The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Red Bank Charter School
Red Bank Charter School operates as a single-school district serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is a small school, with enrollment that matches its grade band size. Because the school covers only elementary and middle grades, there is no high school within this district; families will need to plan for where their child attends ninth grade onward, likely through another district or a choice program.
The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial white population and smaller shares of black and multiracial students. Asian students make up a very small number. Information on free or reduced-price meal eligibility and special education or English learner status was not available, so a family cannot assess the extent of economic diversity or the level of support resources from this data alone.
Proficiency results from the state assessment show a mixed picture. In English language arts, the school posts stronger outcomes in the upper elementary and middle grades, where a majority of students meet or exceed state standards in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The lower elementary grades, particularly fifth grade, show a smaller share reaching proficiency in ELA. In mathematics, the pattern is more uneven. Third and sixth grades show modest proficiency, while fourth and eighth grades are lower, and fifth grade has a very small portion proficient. Science results are low at both tested grades, with fifth grade showing no students reaching the state's proficient level. Compared with other districts in Monmouth County, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls in the bottom quartile. A parent looking at these results may want to inquire further with the school about how it supports students in math and science and how it addresses the dip in fifth-grade performance.
Chronic absenteeism is relatively low compared with other districts in the county, falling above the midpoint in a metric where lower is better. This suggests attendance is generally steady, a positive signal for student engagement and continuity. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range among the county's districts, but without a breakdown of how funds are allocated, it is hard to draw conclusions about program depth or staffing ratios.
The school operates as a charter school that is its own district. We looked for recent changes or developments with lasting parent-relevant impact but found little publicly reported, so we leave that area unaddressed rather than speculate. Overall, Red Bank Charter School offers a small, close-knit learning environment from pre-K through eighth grade. Its performance is strongest in English language arts at the middle school level, while math and science proficiency are areas families may want to explore in more detail. The school's relatively low chronic absenteeism and its charter status are defining characteristics. For a family considering this option, understanding the transition to high school and seeking clarity on academic support strategies would be worthwhile steps.
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