Very Good
#575 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
Commercial Township School
Elementary School · Commercial Township School District · Port Norris, NJ
An elementary school in Port Norris, NJ where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1308 NORTH AVENUE, Port Norris, NJ 08349
- Math 23% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Commercial Township School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Commercial Township School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,893
Median home value
$124,600
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
5.3%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice River Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Commercial Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Commercial Township School is listed in Commercial Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Commercial Township School
Commercial Township School is a public elementary school in Port Norris, NJ, part of Commercial Township School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Commercial Township School
What grades does Commercial Township School serve?
Commercial Township School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Commercial Township School?
Commercial Township School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commercial Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at Commercial Township School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Commercial Township School rank in NJ?
Commercial Township School ranks #575 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Commercial Township School's MySchoolScout rating?
Commercial Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Commercial Township School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Commercial Township School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Commercial Township School a charter school?
No, Commercial Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Commercial Township School a Title I school?
No, Commercial Township School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Commercial Township School?
50.4% of students at Commercial Township School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (856) 785-0222
- Area population (ZIP 08349)
- 2,400
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 08349; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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