Below Average
#2290 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
High School · Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School · Ewing, NJ
A charter high school in Ewing, NJ where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1555 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08618
- Math 6% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trenton Stem-to-civics 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,179
Median home value
$211,800
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
41.2%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,120 | Compare → |
| Foundation Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
| Marie H Katzenbach High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Trenton Central High School-9th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | 9 | 2.1 mi | 837 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,296NCES 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.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is listed in Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is a public high school in Ewing, NJ, part of Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School, serving approximately 591 students in grades 6th-12th with a 29.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,290 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
What grades does Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School serve?
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School?
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is 29.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School rank in NJ?
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School ranks #2,290 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School a Title I school?
No, Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School?
35.5% of students at Trenton Stem-to-civics 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (609) 619-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08618)
- 37,162
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 08618; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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