Summary:
Pace Charter School of Hamilton is the sole elementary school located in the Pace Charter School of Hamilton District, serving grades K-8 in Trenton, New Jersey. This public charter school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Algebra I.
With a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 405 and 492 out of over 1,300 New Jersey elementary schools, Pace Charter School of Hamilton is considered a high-performing institution. Its district is ranked 200 out of 609 districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Despite serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the 74.67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains a low 12.9 student-teacher ratio and spends $10,730 per student.
While the school's overall performance is commendable, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in 2023-2024, there may be opportunities for improvement in certain areas, such as 5th and 8th grade science proficiency, where the school's scores lag behind the state averages. Nonetheless, Pace Charter School of Hamilton stands out as a high-quality educational institution that is effectively serving its diverse student population.
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