Very Good
#738 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 30% in state
Field Street School
Elementary School · Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District · Carneys Point, NJ
A Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
144 FIELD STREET, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
- Math 30% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Field Street School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Field Street School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,397
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08069; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldmans Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| East Side Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 5 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Field Street School is listed in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Field Street School
Field Street School is a public elementary school in Carneys Point, NJ, part of Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District, serving approximately 493 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Field Street School
What grades does Field Street School serve?
Field Street School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Field Street School?
Field Street School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Field Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Field Street 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 Field Street School rank in NJ?
Field Street School ranks #738 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Field Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Field Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Field Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Field Street School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Field Street School a charter school?
No, Field Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Field Street School a Title I school?
No, Field Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Field Street School?
81.1% of students at Field Street 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (856) 299-0170
- Area population (ZIP 08069)
- 13,413
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 08069; 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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