Below Average
#2047 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Atlantic Avenue
Elementary School · Haddon Heights School District · Haddon Heights, NJ
A Haddon Heights School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 East Atlantic Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Atlantic Avenue score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Atlantic Avenue sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average495/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Haddon Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,592
Median home value
$353,700
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose of Lima Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Haviland Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Avon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Glenview AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 246 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Haddon Heights School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atlantic Avenue is listed in HADDON HEIGHTS School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Avenue is a public elementary school in Haddon Heights, NJ, part of Haddon Heights School District, serving approximately 116 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,047 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlantic Avenue
What grades does Atlantic Avenue serve?
Atlantic Avenue serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Atlantic Avenue?
Atlantic Avenue has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Avenue is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlantic Avenue rank in NJ?
Atlantic Avenue ranks #2,047 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Atlantic Avenue's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlantic Avenue has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atlantic Avenue?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlantic Avenue has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Atlantic Avenue a charter school?
No, Atlantic Avenue is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atlantic Avenue a Title I school?
No, Atlantic Avenue is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlantic Avenue?
6.0% of students at Atlantic Avenue qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (856) 547-0630
- Area population (ZIP 08035)
- 7,530
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.