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Hope Community Charter School

Elementary School · Hope Community Charter School

PO Box 10, Oaklyn, NJ 08107

Charter

Enrollment

142

Student-Teacher

8.9:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,291 of 2,466

In Oaklyn

#1 of 3

public schools

Academic growth

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Hope Community Charter School

6.3/10

Elementary School in Oaklyn · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Hope Community Charter School

Hope Community Charter School is a public elementary school in Oaklyn, NJ, part of Hope Community Charter School. Hope Community Charter School serves approximately 142 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Hope Community Charter School show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 142 students, Hope Community Charter School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Hope Community Charter School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Hope Community Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+5.21 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-34.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$27,090
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Hope Community Charter School — Students at Hope Community Charter School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

95.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 13.4% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
43.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 21.8% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
51.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 35 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
Math
24.5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
8.1%
ELA
16.1%
2025
Math
13.3%
ELA
21.3%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.

How Hope Community Charter School Compares

See how Hope Community Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
48th percentile in NJ
Academic
4.7/10
Below Average
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
2.8/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
95%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
16 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
43.0%

Location

PO Box 10, Oaklyn, NJ 08107

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hope Community Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Meredith William M Sch (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PETERS SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST MARY INTERPAROCHIAL SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Oaklyn, see our Oaklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Newark 0.3 mi 3.5
Leap Academy University Charter School Camden 0.8 mi 6.5
HOLY NAME SCHOOL Camden 1.2 mi 6.1
Camden Prep Inc. Camden 1.1 mi 3.0
Cooper's Poynt Family School Camden 1.3 mi 5.2
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center Camden 1.3 mi 6.4
Henry B. Wilson Family School Camden 1.4 mi 4.2
Early Childhood Development Center Camden 1.2 mi 4.9
Forest Hill School Camden 1.2 mi 5.3
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School Camden 1.3 mi 5.6
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy Camden 1.3 mi 5.5
Camden High School Camden 1.3 mi 3.0
Creative Arts High School Camden 1.3 mi 5.0
Morgan Village Middle School Camden 1.6 mi 4.9
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. Camden 1.5 mi 5.1
ST PETERS SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.5 mi 8.0
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus Philadelphia 1.7 mi 4.3
Meredith William M Sch Philadelphia 1.5 mi 8.9
ST MARY INTERPAROCHIAL SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.6 mi 6.5
Thomas H. Dudley Family School Camden 1.7 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,262

Median Home Value

$261,700

Median Rent

$1,257/mo

Population

13,699

College Educated

36.4%

Homeownership

52.4%

Avg Commute

26.6 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

38.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Estell Manor Elementary School Estell Manor, NJ 6.3
Franklin School Lyndhurst, NJ 6.3
ST HELENA SCHOOL Edison, NJ 6.3
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jersey City, NJ 6.3
STS PHILIP & JAMES SCHOOL Phillipsburg, NJ 6.3
SUSSEX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sussex, NJ 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hope Community Charter School

What grades does Hope Community Charter School serve?

Hope Community Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hope Community Charter School?

Hope Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Charter School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hope Community Charter School rank in NJ?

Hope Community Charter School ranks #1,291 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Hope Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Community Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Community Charter School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Hope Community Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Hope Community 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 Community Charter School a Title I school?

No, Hope Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Community Charter School?

95.1% of students at Hope Community 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
60 Good Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
142
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Free/Reduced Lunch
95.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%

District

Hope Community Charter School
District Enrollment
142
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,090
District Rank
#1 of 1

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