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#1489 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Harrison Township Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrison Township School District · Mullica Hill, NJ
An elementary school in Mullica Hill, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
120 N MAIN STREET, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
- Math 70% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrison Township Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
10.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrison Township Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$159,386
Median home value
$468,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
54.2%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–3 | 3.0 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Jeffrey Clark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–2 | 3.1 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Samuel Mickle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–6 | 3.1 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Gloucester County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 328 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harrison Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison Township Elementary School is listed in Harrison Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison Township Elementary School
Harrison Township Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mullica Hill, NJ, part of Harrison Township School District, serving approximately 780 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,489 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison Township Elementary School
What grades does Harrison Township Elementary School serve?
Harrison Township Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Harrison Township Elementary School?
Harrison Township Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Township Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison Township Elementary School rank in NJ?
Harrison Township Elementary School ranks #1,489 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Harrison Township Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison Township Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Harrison Township Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Township Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harrison Township Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harrison Township Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison Township Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harrison Township Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison Township Elementary School?
10.6% of students at Harrison Township 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (856) 478-2016
- Area population (ZIP 08062)
- 17,969
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 08062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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