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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 08215

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285

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Top rankedCharles L. Spragg School1339^th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools

Summary:

The 08215 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Charles L. Spragg School and Pomona Preschool. Both schools serve students in the Egg Harbor City School District and the Galloway Township Public School District, and face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student demographics.

According to the data, Charles L. Spragg School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New Jersey elementary schools, with only 8.6% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 8.3% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 44.9% and 49.8%, respectively. Pomona Preschool also appears to be underperforming, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic challenges in the local community.

The funding disparities between the two schools, with Charles L. Spragg School spending $10,681 per student compared to Pomona Preschool's $20,846, suggest that there may be inequities in resource allocation within the local school district. These challenges highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique educational needs of students in this area and ensure they have access to the resources and opportunities they deserve.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)	NJSLA Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charles L. Spragg School	Public	PK, KG-3	601 Buffalo Ave	Egg Harbor City	08215	Atlantic County	Egg Harbor City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 965-1034	285	31	9.0	71.6%	65 (22.8%)	64 (22.5%)	132 (46.3%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	3.6	1339^th of 1347 public elementary schools	0.6%		5.1	1316^th of 1338 public elementary schools	1.6%	23	8.6	8.3	$10,681	$1,412	$9,269

Cities Near Zip Code 08215

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Egg Harbor City	1.34 mi	6	482^nd
Galloway	5.57 mi	8	480^th
Port Republic	5.99 mi	1	185^th
Mays Landing	6.21 mi	7	437^th
Elwood	6.72 mi	2	402^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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