Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School's student population of 604 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is 0.62, 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
#50 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
57%
10%
Hispanic
5%
33%
Black
19%
15%
White
13%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School's ranking?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is ranked #50 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School often compared to?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Jersey College Prep Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School?
604 students attend Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School offer ?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School part of?
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School is part of Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 3/10/2018
We are new to TEECS. Adjusting & transitioning in the 1st few weeks was tough but once my kids got used to the online resource instead of books for homework, they had no problems. There are teachers & staff who respond more promptly than others(as with every other teacher in any school) but all of them are approachable,qualified & many of them are certified. While they do have art,music & gym classes, TEECS is a charter school focused on academic excellence,technical & critical thinking skills. So if your child is more into sports & athletics,TEECS may not be the right school for him/her. They do have after school clubs that my kids love,on top of them being on the township sports clubs,they want to sign up for after school sports clubs. Security is very strict which makes us feel reassured of our kids' safety given the things we see & hear in the news lately. We are very happy with TEECS.Our kids are getting education that exceeds expectations & we feel reassured as for their safety everyday.
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