Academy Learning Center

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

145 PERGOLA AVENUE
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08831

www.escnj.us/alc

128 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information for the Academy Learning Center in Monroe Township, NJ, here is a summary of the school:

The Academy Learning Center, located on Pergola Avenue in Monroe Township, operates as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools district. It is primarily dedicated to providing comprehensive special education services for students with significant disabilities. The school focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students can develop essential academic, social, and life skills tailored to their individual needs.

The center is known for its highly structured approach, utilizing a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, and support staff to ensure each student receives a personalized education plan. By emphasizing vocational training and independence-building activities, the Academy Learning Center aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into adulthood, helping them integrate more effectively into their communities and reach their full personal potential.

128

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	25
Black	19
Asian	21
Two or More	2

White
61 (47.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (19.5 %)
Asian
21 (16.4 %)
Black
19 (14.8 %)
Two or More
2 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
Phone:	(732)605-9100
Website:	http://www.escnj.us/alc
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 4

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 6

Ungraded 108