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Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,835 students in Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,835 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
423 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#557 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Graduation Rate
76%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
464 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,822 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
34%
# Black Students
1,031 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
21%
15%
# White Students
370 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
8%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
198
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
305
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
342
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
348
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
348
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
337
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
358
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
388
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
401
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
420
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
376
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,110 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$121 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,784
$26,931
Spending / Student
$25,110
$25,828
Best Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics (st
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5526 Wisteria Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8141
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8141
Grades: K-7
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
G.h. Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Garfield Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Grades: PK-3
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Irving Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Grades: PK-3
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Delair Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Derousse Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-6164
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-6164
Grades: K-3
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
George B. Fine Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Gladwyn Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8511
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #77.
Pennsauken Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 Park Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8501
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8501
Grades: 4-5
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Pennsauken High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hylton Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8500
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: n/an/a
A.e. Burling High School
Alternative School
3600 Harris Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
41st & Sharon Terrace
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8464
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8464
Grades: PK
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District?
Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,835 students.
What is the rank of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District?
Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District is ranked #574 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District?
58% of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District?
Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,110 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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