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Atlantic City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,346 students in Atlantic City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Atlantic City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
6,346 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
601 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Atlantic City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#589 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Graduation Rate
66%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
989 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,852 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
33%
# Black Students
2,164 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
34%
15%
# White Students
194 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
3%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
508
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
426
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
435
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
379
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
432
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
409
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
461
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
397
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
453
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
454
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
541
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
468
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
375
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
279
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,436 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,411 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$212 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$193 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,436
$27,145
Spending / Student
$30,411
$26,033
Best Atlantic City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Heights School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Filbert Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Sovereign Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 N. Sovereign Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Texas Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Brighton Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 N. Brighton Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Atlantic City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,764 students
Rank: #77.
Pennsylvania Ave School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #88.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
Uptown School Complex
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
323 Madison Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Grades: PK-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1010.
New York Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Venice Park School
Magnet School
1601 N Penrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,346 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District is ranked #590 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City School District?
45% of Atlantic City School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Atlantic City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,411 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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