Skip to main content

Below Average

#2107 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School

Elementary School · Englewood on the Palisades Charter School · Englewood, NJ

A charter elementary school in Englewood, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

65 WEST DEMAREST AVENUE, Englewood, NJ 07631

  • Math 30% vs NJ 40% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency29.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$25,102
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Englewood on the Palisades Charter School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
40%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Englewood on the Palisades Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Englewood), 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

$101,398

Median home value

$497,500

Median rent

$1,925/mo

College educated

45.6%

Homeownership

52.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The French American AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–50.0 mi48Compare →
Ability SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–80.3 mi42Compare →
Dr. John Grieco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.11–20.4 mi353Compare →
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–K0.6 mi431Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,102NCES 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.

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is listed in Englewood on the Palisades Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Englewood on the Palisades Charter School

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is a public elementary school in Englewood, NJ, part of Englewood on the Palisades Charter School, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,107 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Englewood on the Palisades Charter School

What grades does Englewood on the Palisades Charter School serve?

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Englewood on the Palisades Charter School?

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Englewood on the Palisades Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Englewood on the Palisades Charter School rank in NJ?

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School ranks #2,107 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Englewood on the Palisades Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Englewood on the Palisades Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Englewood on the Palisades Charter School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Englewood on the Palisades Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Englewood on the Palisades Charter School a Title I school?

No, Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Englewood on the Palisades Charter School?

51.3% of students at Englewood on the Palisades 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 – 8th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 07631)
29,342
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
43
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 07631; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.