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Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Hatikvah International Academy Charter School · East Brunswick, NJ
A charter elementary school in East Brunswick, NJ where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7 Lexington Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
- Math 80% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hatikvah International Academy Charter School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hatikvah International Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,731
Median home value
$502,600
Median rent
$2,079/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Warnsdorfer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| G Austin Schoenly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–1 | 1.4 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,679NCES 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.
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School is listed in Hatikvah International Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in East Brunswick, NJ, part of Hatikvah International Academy Charter School, serving approximately 637 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,345 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
What grades does Hatikvah International Academy Charter School serve?
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hatikvah International Academy Charter School?
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatikvah International Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatikvah International Academy Charter School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hatikvah International Academy Charter School rank in NJ?
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School ranks #1,345 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hatikvah International Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Hatikvah International Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hatikvah International Academy Charter School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Hatikvah International Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Hatikvah International 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 Hatikvah International Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Hatikvah International Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hatikvah International Academy Charter School?
8.5% of students at Hatikvah International 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (732) 254-8300
- Area population (ZIP 08816)
- 48,965
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
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 08816; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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