Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
School District · Pennsauken, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (st
Pennsauken · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George B. Fine Elementary School
Pennsauken · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pennsauken Intermediate School
Pennsauken · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#312 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,299
$1,310 vs New Jersey median
District size
4,880 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District ranks #312 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (st (8.9/10), George B. Fine Elementary School (8.4/10), and Pennsauken Intermediate School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (st | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | George B. Fine Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Pennsauken Intermediate School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | G.h. Carson Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Howard M. Phifer Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Delair Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Pennsauken High School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District is a Pennsauken, New Jersey school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,880 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $24,299 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (st, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District with test data.
Schools in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Pennsauken
- Total Enrollment
- 4,880
- Teachers (FTE)
- 421
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
The average composite rating for Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District spends $24,299 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (st is the highest-rated school in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Across schools in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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