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#1171 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Pace Charter School of Hamilton
Elementary School · Pace Charter School of Hamilton · Hamilton Twp, NJ
A charter elementary school in Hamilton Twp, NJ where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
52 Lafayette Ave, Hamilton Twp, NJ 08610
- Math 50% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pace Charter School of Hamilton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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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
$87,159
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08610; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| George E. Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| William Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 0.9 mi | 251 | 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.
Pace Charter School of Hamilton
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,449NCES 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.
Pace Charter School of Hamilton is listed in Pace Charter School of Hamilton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pace Charter School of Hamilton
Pace Charter School of Hamilton is a public elementary school in Hamilton Twp, NJ, part of Pace Charter School of Hamilton, serving approximately 454 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,171 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pace Charter School of Hamilton
What grades does Pace Charter School of Hamilton serve?
Pace Charter School of Hamilton serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pace Charter School of Hamilton?
Pace Charter School of Hamilton has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Charter School of Hamilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Charter School of Hamilton is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pace Charter School of Hamilton rank in NJ?
Pace Charter School of Hamilton ranks #1,171 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pace Charter School of Hamilton's MySchoolScout rating?
Pace Charter School of Hamilton 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 Pace Charter School of Hamilton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pace Charter School of Hamilton has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pace Charter School of Hamilton a charter school?
Yes, Pace Charter School of Hamilton is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pace Charter School of Hamilton a Title I school?
No, Pace Charter School of Hamilton is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pace Charter School of Hamilton?
74.7% of students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton 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
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (609) 599-1212
- Area population (ZIP 08610)
- 33,387
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 08610; 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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