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#1888 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School
Elementary School · Buena Regional School District · Minotola, NJ
A Buena Regional School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1501 CENTRAL AVE, Minotola, NJ 08341
- Math 22% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,462
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solve D'ippolito Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| St Marys Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Pauline J. Petway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Vine Haven Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–11 | 3.5 mi | 40 | 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.
Buena Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $29,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School is listed in Buena Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minotola, NJ, part of Buena Regional School District, serving approximately 341 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,888 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School
What grades does Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School serve?
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School?
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School ranks #1,888 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Dr. J.p. Cleary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (856) 697-8080
- Area population (ZIP 08341)
- 2,002
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 08341; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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