Below Average
#2304 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Countryside Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Laurel Township School District · Mount Laurel, NJ
A Mount Laurel Township School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 SCHOOLHOUSE LANE, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
- Math 52% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Countryside Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Countryside Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,629
Median home value
$341,400
Median rent
$1,966/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Goddard School of Cherry HillPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| The Kings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 405 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mount Laurel Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Countryside Elementary School is listed in Mount Laurel Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Countryside Elementary School
Countryside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Laurel, NJ, part of Mount Laurel Township School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,304 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Countryside Elementary School
What grades does Countryside Elementary School serve?
Countryside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Countryside Elementary School rank in NJ?
Countryside Elementary School ranks #2,304 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Countryside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Countryside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Countryside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Countryside Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Countryside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Countryside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Countryside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Countryside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Countryside Elementary School?
10.8% of students at Countryside Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (856) 234-2750
- Area population (ZIP 08054)
- 45,427
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 08054; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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