Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)44%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)37%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
94%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School?
331 students attend Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School?
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School offer ?
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School part of?
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School is part of Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School District.
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