Excellent
#135 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
Elementary School · Bellmawr Public School District · Bellmawr, NJ
A Bellmawr Public School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
112 SOUTH BLACK HORSE PIKE, Bellmawr, NJ 08031
- Math 68% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ethel M Burke Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ethel M Burke Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellmawr), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,812
Median home value
$216,500
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08031; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Grade Downing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Aline Bingham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–3 | 1.1 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Mary Bray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 290 | 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.
Bellmawr Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ethel M Burke Elementary School is listed in Bellmawr Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ethel M Burke Elementary School
Ethel M Burke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellmawr, NJ, part of Bellmawr Public School District, serving approximately 233 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ethel M Burke Elementary School
What grades does Ethel M Burke Elementary School serve?
Ethel M Burke Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
Ethel M Burke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel M Burke Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ethel M Burke Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ethel M Burke Elementary School ranks #135 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ethel M Burke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethel M Burke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethel M Burke Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ethel M Burke Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ethel M Burke Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ethel M Burke Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ethel M Burke Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Ethel M Burke 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (856) 931-6362
- Area population (ZIP 08031)
- 11,678
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 08031; 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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