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Elizabeth F. Moore School

Elementary School · Upper Deerfield Township School District · Seabrook, NJ

An Upper Deerfield Township School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1361 Highway 77, Seabrook, NJ 08302

  • Math 10% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 20% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-37.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$25,111
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Elizabeth F. Moore School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elizabeth F. Moore 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,301

Median home value

$202,000

Median rent

$1,351/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

57.5%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hopewell CrestEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–84.1 mi522Compare →
Indian Ave SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–84.3 mi588Compare →
Olivet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.92–44.6 mi351Compare →
West Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8K–84.9 mi622Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Upper Deerfield Township School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$25,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elizabeth F. Moore School is listed in Upper Deerfield Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elizabeth F. Moore School

Elizabeth F. Moore School is a public elementary school in Seabrook, NJ, part of Upper Deerfield Township School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,410 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elizabeth F. Moore School

What grades does Elizabeth F. Moore School serve?

Elizabeth F. Moore School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Elizabeth F. Moore School?

Elizabeth F. Moore School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth F. Moore School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth F. Moore School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elizabeth F. Moore School rank in NJ?

Elizabeth F. Moore School ranks #2,410 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Elizabeth F. Moore School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elizabeth F. Moore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Elizabeth F. Moore School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth F. Moore School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Elizabeth F. Moore School a charter school?

No, Elizabeth F. Moore School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elizabeth F. Moore School a Title I school?

No, Elizabeth F. Moore School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth F. Moore School?

56.9% of students at Elizabeth F. Moore 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
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 08302)
47,003
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
32.4
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 08302; 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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