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#1109 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 45% in state
Hope Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Hope Academy Charter School · Asbury Park, NJ
A charter elementary school in Asbury Park, NJ where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 GRAND AVENUE, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
- Math 12% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hope Academy Charter School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,691
Median home value
$578,300
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Bradley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Midtown Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 430 | 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.
Hope Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,535NCES 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.
Hope Academy Charter School is listed in Hope Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Academy Charter School
Hope Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Asbury Park, NJ, part of Hope Academy Charter School, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Academy Charter School
What grades does Hope Academy Charter School serve?
Hope Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hope Academy Charter School?
Hope Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy Charter School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Academy Charter School rank in NJ?
Hope Academy Charter School ranks #1,109 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hope Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Hope Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Academy Charter School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hope Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Hope 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 Hope Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Hope Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Academy Charter School?
92.5% of students at Hope 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (732) 988-4227
- Area population (ZIP 07712)
- 39,597
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 07712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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