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#1172 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 48% in state
Leap Academy University Charter School
School · Leap Academy University Charter School · Camden, NJ
A charter school in Camden, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
130 North Broadway, Camden, NJ 08102
- Math 15% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Leap Academy University Charter School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
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 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 57 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leap Academy University Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$30,895
Median home value
$79,500
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty rate
42%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,247 | Compare → |
| Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,889 | Compare → |
| Camden Prep Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,465 | Compare → |
| Camden's Promise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,440 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Leap Academy University Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,076NCES 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.
Leap Academy University Charter School is listed in LEAP Academy University Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leap Academy University Charter School
Leap Academy University Charter School is a public school in Camden, NJ, part of Leap Academy University Charter School, serving approximately 1,553 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leap Academy University Charter School
What grades does Leap Academy University Charter School serve?
Leap Academy University Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Leap Academy University Charter School?
Leap Academy University Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leap Academy University Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leap Academy University Charter School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leap Academy University Charter School rank in NJ?
Leap Academy University Charter School ranks #1,172 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Leap Academy University Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leap Academy University Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Leap Academy University Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leap Academy University Charter School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leap Academy University Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Leap Academy University Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leap Academy University Charter School a Title I school?
No, Leap Academy University Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leap Academy University Charter School?
75.8% of students at Leap Academy University 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (856) 614-0400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 08102)
- 8,090
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 08102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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