Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chelsea Heights 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chelsea Heights School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Chelsea Heights School's student population of 257 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Chelsea Heights 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 Chelsea Heights School is 0.65, 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
#1169 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
48%
34%
Black
16%
15%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chelsea Heights School's ranking?
Chelsea Heights School is ranked #1169 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chelsea Heights School often compared to?
Chelsea Heights Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Heights School?
257 students attend Chelsea Heights School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Chelsea Heights School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chelsea Heights School?
Chelsea Heights School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chelsea Heights School offer ?
Chelsea Heights School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chelsea Heights School part of?
Chelsea Heights School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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