Summary:
The Pennsville School District in New Jersey is home to three elementary schools: Valley Park Elementary School, Penn Beach Elementary, and Central Park Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.
Among the standout findings, Central Park Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 10.4, potentially indicating smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. Penn Beach Elementary generally outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 4th and 5th grades, with 56.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025, compared to 53.6% statewide. However, all three schools have the same reported chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average.
In terms of key metrics, the schools have similar per-student spending, ranging from $14,263 at Central Park Elementary to $14,754 at Valley Park Elementary. Additionally, the schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.03% at Central Park Elementary to 41.52% at Penn Beach Elementary. The Pennsville School District as a whole is ranked 495 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by School Digger.
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