Below Average
#2291 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Cresthaven Academy Charter School · Plainfield, NJ
A charter elementary school in Plainfield, NJ where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
530 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Math 21% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cresthaven Academy Charter School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cresthaven Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,882
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Charles H. Stillman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Washington Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Koinonia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School is listed in Cresthaven Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Cresthaven Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Cresthaven Academy Charter School, serving approximately 604 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,291 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cresthaven Academy Charter School
What grades does Cresthaven Academy Charter School serve?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cresthaven Academy Charter School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cresthaven Academy Charter School rank in NJ?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School ranks #2,291 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cresthaven Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cresthaven Academy Charter School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Cresthaven Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Cresthaven Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cresthaven Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Cresthaven Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
47.5% of students at Cresthaven Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (908) 756-1234
- Area population (ZIP 07060)
- 47,560
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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