Atlantic Community Charter School

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Atlantic Community Charter School is a public charter school in Galloway, New Jersey, serving 330 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Galloway Township Public School District, which is ranked 546 out of 615 districts in the state and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

Atlantic Community Charter School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American (66.97%) and Hispanic (25.45%) students compared to nearby schools, which range from 1.28% to 40.7% African American and have lower Hispanic populations. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.1% to 49.3% over the past few years - much higher than the 12.8% to 23.3% rates at surrounding schools. Academically, Atlantic Community Charter School's performance on the NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments is consistently lower than state and nearby school averages, with only 21.9% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to the 42% state average.

When comparing Atlantic Community Charter School to nearby public schools like Brigantine Community School, the disparities are stark. Brigantine, just 7 miles away, outperforms Atlantic Community Charter in both ELA and Math proficiency by a wide margin. The high minority enrollment and low academic achievement at Atlantic Community Charter suggest underlying socioeconomic and demographic factors may be impacting the school's performance, which is also likely exacerbated by its lower per-student funding compared to nearby public schools. Addressing these challenges will require a multi-faceted approach to improve attendance, engagement, and academic outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 112 South New York Rd
       Galloway, NJ  08205


(609) 428-4300

District: Atlantic Community Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1195th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,242 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.0%
Hispanic:
25.5%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Atlantic Community Charter School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Atlantic Community Charter School ranks worse than 68.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67%), Hispanic (25.5%), White (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atlantic Community Charter School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Atlantic Community Charter School employs 36.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atlantic Community Charter School is $10,242.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Atlantic Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Community Charter School 1195th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Atlantic Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Community Charter School 514th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Atlantic Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Community Charter School 546th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Atlantic Community Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 8.58 1249th 1352 7.6%
2018 12.39 1200th 1353 11.3%
2019 7.17 1279th 1360 6.0%
2021 7.66 1256th 1317 4.6%
2022 8.03 1279th 1345 4.9%
2023 12.58 1195th 1342 11.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.45 712th 868 18.0%
2022 14.66 877th 949 7.6%
2023 13.66 882nd 958 7.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.14 740th 942 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.81 1157th 1333 13.2%
2019 10.30 1205th 1331 9.5%
2021 6.13 1277th 1290 1.0%
2022 6.72 1272nd 1326 4.1%
2023 11.40 1184th 1318 10.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.40 1195th 1334 10.4%
2019 6.45 1258th 1335 5.8%
2021 15.65 1087th 1297 16.2%
2022 11.04 1195th 1324 9.7%
2023 18.00 1069th 1315 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.79 338th 517 34.6%
2019 24.80 437th 522 16.3%
2021 29.87 347th 456 23.9%
2022 20.00 429th 494 13.2%
2023 27.77 364th 463 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.23 542nd 896 39.5%
2022 13.33 862nd 953 9.5%
2023 29.06 700th 982 28.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Atlantic Community Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.70 684th 745 8.2%
2021 12.63 579th 652 11.2%
2022 25.16 551st 745 26.0%
2023 29.97 514th 748 31.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.58 413th 467 11.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.40 678th 703 3.6%
2021 13.16 558th 625 10.7%
2022 29.77 501st 726 31.0%
2023 32.61 465th 720 35.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.70 487th 635 23.3%
2022 24.69 538th 730 26.3%
2023 28.78 505th 718 29.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Atlantic Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.08 242nd 326 25.8%
2019 18.20 297th 326 8.9%
2021 34.35 195th 291 33.0%
2022 46.85 162nd 356 54.5%
2023 55.09 125th 361 65.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Atlantic Community Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 2 126 2 20 0 0 0 0 150
2016 2 127 4 16 0 1 0 0 150
2017 5 272 2 26 0 1 0 0 306
2018 7 322 3 51 0 1 0 0 384
2019 5 322 4 56 0 1 0 0 388
2020 6 307 4 53 0 0 1 0 371
2021 4 298 3 48 0 0 1 0 354
2022 5 257 4 62 0 0 5 0 333
2023 12 221 7 84 0 0 6 0 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Atlantic Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 150 12.0 12.5 98
2016 150 12.0 12.5 86
2017 306 24.0 12.7 93.1
2018 384 23.0 16.6 90.4
2019 388 33.0 11.7 97.2
2020 371 33.0 11.2 95.4
2021 354 36.0 9.8 95.8
2022 333 33.0 10.0 95.8
2023 330 36.1 9.1 93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Atlantic Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 150 12.0 12.5 98
2016 150 12.0 12.5 86
2017 306 24.0 12.7 93.1
2018 384 23.0 16.6 90.4
2019 388 33.0 11.7 97.2
2020 371 33.0 11.2 95.4
2021 354 36.0 9.8 95.8
2022 333 33.0 10.0 95.8
2023 330 36.1 9.1 93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Atlantic Community Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,014 (9.9%) $9,228 (90.1%) $10,242

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atlantic Community Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1279th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1195th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5%
Ranks 684th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 514th of 748 Middle schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)20.521.9
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)20.521.9
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)20.99.4
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)20.99.4
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)27.59.7
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)27.59.7
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)25.59.7
 15.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)25.59.7
 15.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)28.628.6
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)28.628.6
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)7.27.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)7.27.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)13.837.8
 24%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)13.837.8
 24%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)6.92.7
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)6.92.7
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)4054.8
 14.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)4054.8
 14.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)206.5
 13.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)206.5
 13.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)21.460
 38.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community Charter School)21.460
 38.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)08
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community Charter School)08
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388330
 14.9%
African American322221
 31.4%
American Indian00
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic5684
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White512
 140%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.2%93.3%
 3.8%


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Students at Atlantic Community Charter School are 67% African American, 25% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Atlantic Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Atlantic Community Charter School.


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