Very Good
#565 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
Sovereign Avenue School
Elementary School · Atlantic City School District · Atlantic City, NJ
An Atlantic City School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 N. Sovereign Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
- Math 24% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sovereign Avenue School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sovereign Avenue 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,043/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Atlantic City), 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
$36,375
Median home value
$189,600
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
30%
Poverty rate
33.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea RegionalPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Texas Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Chelsea Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 257 | 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.
Atlantic City School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $32,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sovereign Avenue School is listed in Atlantic City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sovereign Avenue School
Sovereign Avenue School is a public elementary school in Atlantic City, NJ, part of Atlantic City School District, serving approximately 718 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sovereign Avenue School
What grades does Sovereign Avenue School serve?
Sovereign Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sovereign Avenue School?
Sovereign Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sovereign Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sovereign Avenue School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sovereign Avenue School rank in NJ?
Sovereign Avenue School ranks #565 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sovereign Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sovereign Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sovereign Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sovereign Avenue School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sovereign Avenue School a charter school?
No, Sovereign Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sovereign Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Sovereign Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sovereign Avenue School?
93.3% of students at Sovereign Avenue 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
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (609) 343-7260
- Area population (ZIP 08401)
- 38,744
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 08401; 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
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