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Philip's Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Phillip's Academy Charter School · Newark, NJ
A Phillip's Academy Charter School charter elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
342 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
- Math 44% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Philip's Academy Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Philip's Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,397
Median home value
$259,300
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
23.4%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion P. Thomas Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,393 | Compare → |
| Sussex Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 777 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Phillip's Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,915NCES 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.
Philip's Academy Charter School is listed in Phillip's Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philip's Academy Charter School
Philip's Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Phillip's Academy Charter School, serving approximately 673 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,673 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philip's Academy Charter School
What grades does Philip's Academy Charter School serve?
Philip's Academy Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Philip's Academy Charter School?
Philip's Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip's Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip's Academy Charter School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philip's Academy Charter School rank in NJ?
Philip's Academy Charter School ranks #1,673 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Philip's Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Philip's Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Philip's Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philip's Academy Charter School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Philip's Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Philip's 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 Philip's Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Philip's Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philip's Academy Charter School?
67.9% of students at Philip's 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (973) 624-0644
- Area population (ZIP 07103)
- 36,733
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 07103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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