Excellent
#378 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 15% in state
J. Fithian Tatem School
Elementary School · Haddonfield School District · Haddonfield, NJ
A Haddonfield School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
ONE GLOVER AVENUE, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
- Math 82% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. Fithian Tatem School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 84% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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
0.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. Fithian Tatem 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Haddonfield), 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
$143,661
Median home value
$581,700
Median rent
$1,449/mo
College educated
73.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08033; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Haddonfield Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Haddon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 384 | Compare → |
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.
Haddonfield School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Fithian Tatem School is listed in Haddonfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Fithian Tatem School
J. Fithian Tatem School is a public elementary school in Haddonfield, NJ, part of Haddonfield School District, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Fithian Tatem School
What grades does J. Fithian Tatem School serve?
J. Fithian Tatem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J. Fithian Tatem School?
J. Fithian Tatem School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Fithian Tatem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Fithian Tatem School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Fithian Tatem School rank in NJ?
J. Fithian Tatem School ranks #378 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is J. Fithian Tatem School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Fithian Tatem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 J. Fithian Tatem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. Fithian Tatem School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. Fithian Tatem School a charter school?
No, J. Fithian Tatem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Fithian Tatem School a Title I school?
No, J. Fithian Tatem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. Fithian Tatem School?
0.7% of students at J. Fithian Tatem 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
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (856) 429-0902
- Area population (ZIP 08033)
- 17,364
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 08033; 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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