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ASchoolGrades
535
Enrollment
62%
Proficiency
-13 pts
3-Year Growth
13.7:1
Student:Teacher

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
62%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
-13
Proficiency change over 3 years
Resource Access
63/100
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About This School

J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is a elementary school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The school serves 535 students in grades -1-4.

With a DataScore of 55/100 (C), J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School performs at the state average for New Jersey. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.

2% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.

Frequently Asked Questions

J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School has a DataScore of 55/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School has 535 students enrolled in grades -1-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.

J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -13.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.