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#2204 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Florence Township Memorial High School

High School · Florence Township School District · Burlington, NJ

A high school in Burlington, NJ where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1050 CEDAR LANE, Burlington, NJ 08016

  • Math 24% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-7.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.7 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-22.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$23,048
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Florence Township Memorial High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2021, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Florence Township Memorial High 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$92,560

Median home value

$308,000

Median rent

$1,343/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.3% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
6 boys'·9 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Life Center AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–120.7 mi211Compare →
Bristol HSEnrollment path unverified5.79–123.0 mi326Compare →
Burlington Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–123.0 mi1,176Compare →
Burlington City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.77–123.5 mi805Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Florence Township School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$23,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Florence Township Memorial High School is listed in Florence Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Florence Township Memorial High School

Florence Township Memorial High School is a public high school in Burlington, NJ, part of Florence Township School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,204 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Florence Township Memorial High School

What grades does Florence Township Memorial High School serve?

Florence Township Memorial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Florence Township Memorial High School?

Florence Township Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Township Memorial High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Florence Township Memorial High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Florence Township Memorial High School rank in NJ?

Florence Township Memorial High School ranks #2,204 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Florence Township Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Florence Township Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Florence Township Memorial High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Township Memorial High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Florence Township Memorial High School a charter school?

No, Florence Township Memorial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Florence Township Memorial High School a Title I school?

No, Florence Township Memorial High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Township Memorial High School?

33.8% of students at Florence Township Memorial High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
479
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 08016)
34,801
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
41.6
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 08016; 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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