Summary:
The 08611 zip code area of Trenton, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the overall school district performance is struggling, a few standout schools in the area are showing promising results.
The Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and International Charter School are outperforming the traditional public schools in the area, particularly in academic achievement. For example, Achievers Early College Prep had 52.9% of 6th graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 56.1%. The charter schools also tend to spend more per student than the district schools.
However, the Trenton Public School District, which encompasses most of the schools in the data set, is ranked 609 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating. This indicates significant challenges, including low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates around 14.9%, and a large percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Addressing these issues will be critical for supporting student success in this community.
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