J. Fithian Tatem School

One Glover Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Fithian Tatem 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 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J. Fithian Tatem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

J. Fithian Tatem School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

J. Fithian Tatem 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 J. Fithian Tatem School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#98 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J. Fithian Tatem School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J. Fithian Tatem School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J. Fithian Tatem School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J. Fithian Tatem School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in J. Fithian Tatem School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
33%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
84%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of J. Fithian Tatem School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J. Fithian Tatem School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J. Fithian Tatem School's ranking?
J. Fithian Tatem School is ranked #98 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are J. Fithian Tatem School often compared to?
J. Fithian Tatem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Haddon School, Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend J. Fithian Tatem School?
432 students attend J. Fithian Tatem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of J. Fithian Tatem School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Fithian Tatem School?
J. Fithian Tatem School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does J. Fithian Tatem School offer ?
J. Fithian Tatem School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J. Fithian Tatem School part of?
J. Fithian Tatem School is part of Haddonfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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