Very Good
#624 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Principle Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Principle Academy Charter School · Egg Harbor Township, NJ
A charter elementary school in Egg Harbor Township, NJ where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6718 E Black Horse Pike Suite 16, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
- Math 27% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Principle Academy Charter School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Principle Academy Charter School 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,829/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Egg Harbor Township), 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
$96,604
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$1,466/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08234; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton J. Davenport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Washington Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| South Main Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| North Main Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 375 | 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.
Principle Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,610NCES 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.
Principle Academy Charter School is listed in Principle Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Principle Academy Charter School
Principle Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, part of Principle Academy Charter School, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Principle Academy Charter School
What grades does Principle Academy Charter School serve?
Principle Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Principle Academy Charter School?
Principle Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Principle Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Principle Academy Charter School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Principle Academy Charter School rank in NJ?
Principle Academy Charter School ranks #624 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Principle Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Principle Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Principle Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Principle Academy Charter School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Principle Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Principle 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 Principle Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Principle Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Principle Academy Charter School?
90.9% of students at Principle 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (609) 498-6350
- Area population (ZIP 08234)
- 46,856
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 08234; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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