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Riverbank Charter School of Excellence
Elementary School · Riverbank Charter School of Excellence · Roebling, NJ
A charter elementary school in Roebling, NJ where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 Hornberger Ave, Roebling, NJ 08554
- Math 79% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2021, reaching 74% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverbank Charter School of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,458
Median home value
$186,400
Median rent
$1,835/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08554; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roebling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–3 | 0.2 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Life Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| St Michael the ArchangelPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Brookwood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 936 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,019NCES 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.
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is listed in Riverbank Charter School of Excellence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverbank Charter School of Excellence
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is a public elementary school in Roebling, NJ, part of Riverbank Charter School of Excellence, serving approximately 153 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,936 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverbank Charter School of Excellence
What grades does Riverbank Charter School of Excellence serve?
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Riverbank Charter School of Excellence?
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverbank Charter School of Excellence rank in NJ?
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence ranks #1,936 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Riverbank Charter School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Riverbank Charter School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverbank Charter School of Excellence has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Riverbank Charter School of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Riverbank Charter School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverbank Charter School of Excellence?
15.7% of students at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.6%
- Phone
- (609) 499-4321
- Area population (ZIP 08554)
- 3,661
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 08554; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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