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Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
School · Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School · Somerset, NJ
A charter school in Somerset, NJ where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 Pierce Street, Somerset, NJ 08873
- Math 89% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 91% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 50 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,866
Median home value
$438,600
Median rent
$1,942/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AcPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Rutgers Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Nuview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| The Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 2–12 | 2.2 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,874NCES 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.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is listed in Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is a public school in Somerset, NJ, part of Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,460 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
What grades does Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School serve?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School rank in NJ?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School ranks #1,460 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School?
12.3% of students at Thomas Edison Energysmart 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (732) 412-7643
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 08873)
- 55,862
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 08873; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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