Skip to main content

Very Good

#759 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 31% in state

Robert Treat Academy Charter School

Elementary School · Robert Treat Academy Charter School · Newark, NJ

A charter elementary school in Newark, NJ where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

443 CLIFTON AVENUE, Newark, NJ 07104

  • Math 52% vs NJ 41% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency52.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.1 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+37.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$22,000
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Robert Treat Academy Charter School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
41%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

78.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Robert Treat 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 69Good Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,542/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$51,199

Median home value

$337,400

Median rent

$1,343/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

24.9%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–80.3 mi727Compare →
Rafael Hernandez SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–80.4 mi653Compare →
Abington Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–80.6 mi833Compare →
First Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–80.6 mi1,057Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Robert Treat Academy Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,000NCES 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.

Robert Treat Academy Charter School is listed in Robert Treat Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert Treat Academy Charter School

Robert Treat Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Robert Treat Academy Charter School, serving approximately 701 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Treat Academy Charter School

What grades does Robert Treat Academy Charter School serve?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Treat Academy Charter School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert Treat Academy Charter School rank in NJ?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School ranks #759 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Robert Treat Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Treat Academy Charter School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Robert Treat Academy Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Robert Treat 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 Robert Treat Academy Charter School a Title I school?

No, Robert Treat Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

78.5% of students at Robert Treat 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 – 8th
Enrollment
701
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
Area population (ZIP 07104)
54,277
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
35.6
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 07104; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.