Excellent
#69 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 3% in state
Fort Dix Elementary School
Elementary School · Pemberton Township School District · Fort Dix, NJ
A Pemberton Township School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1199 FORT DIX JULIUSTOWN ROAD, Fort Dix, NJ 08640
- Math 52% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Dix Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fort Dix Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,259
Median rent
$2,383/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
0.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08640; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph S. Stackhouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–2 | 2.4 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| New Hanover Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Pemberton Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK | 3.0 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Denbo Crichton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 840 | 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.
Pemberton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $28,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Dix Elementary School is listed in Pemberton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Dix Elementary School
Fort Dix Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Dix, NJ, part of Pemberton Township School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Dix Elementary School
What grades does Fort Dix Elementary School serve?
Fort Dix Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Dix Elementary School?
Fort Dix Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Dix Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Dix Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Dix Elementary School rank in NJ?
Fort Dix Elementary School ranks #69 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Fort Dix Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Dix Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Fort Dix Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Dix Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fort Dix Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fort Dix Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Dix Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fort Dix Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Dix Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Fort Dix 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (609) 893-8141
- Area population (ZIP 08640)
- 8,034
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 08640; 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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