Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Charles L. Spragg 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles L. Spragg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles L. Spragg School's student population of 258 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles L. Spragg School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles L. Spragg School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2052 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
49%
33%
Black
22%
15%
White
21%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles L. Spragg School's ranking?
Charles L. Spragg School is ranked #2052 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Charles L. Spragg School often compared to?
Charles L. Spragg Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pomona Preschool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles L. Spragg School?
258 students attend Charles L. Spragg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Charles L. Spragg School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles L. Spragg School?
Charles L. Spragg School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles L. Spragg School offer ?
Charles L. Spragg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Charles L. Spragg School part of?
Charles L. Spragg School is part of Egg Harbor City School District.
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