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#1717 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Denbo Crichton School
Elementary School · Pemberton Township School District · Browns Mills, NJ
A Pemberton Township School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Two Learning Way, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
- Math 18% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Denbo Crichton School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Denbo Crichton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,926
Median home value
$215,100
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph S. Stackhouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–2 | 1.6 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Fort Dix Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Howard L. EmmonsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–2 | 4.8 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Samuel T. Busansky SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–5 | 4.8 mi | 299 | 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.
Pemberton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $28,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denbo Crichton School is listed in Pemberton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denbo Crichton School
Denbo Crichton School is a public elementary school in Browns Mills, NJ, part of Pemberton Township School District, serving approximately 840 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,717 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denbo Crichton School
What grades does Denbo Crichton School serve?
Denbo Crichton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Denbo Crichton School?
Denbo Crichton School has an enrollment of approximately 840 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denbo Crichton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denbo Crichton 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 Denbo Crichton School rank in NJ?
Denbo Crichton School ranks #1,717 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Denbo Crichton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denbo Crichton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Denbo Crichton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denbo Crichton School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Denbo Crichton School a charter school?
No, Denbo Crichton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denbo Crichton School a Title I school?
No, Denbo Crichton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denbo Crichton School?
65.5% of students at Denbo Crichton 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 840
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (609) 893-8141
- Area population (ZIP 08015)
- 19,143
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 08015; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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