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#1008 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 41% in state
J Harold Van Zant
Elementary School · Evesham Township School District · Marlton, NJ
An Evesham Township School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
270 CONESTOGA DRIVE, Marlton, NJ 08053
- Math 48% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J Harold Van Zant score 50% proficient, which is below 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 7 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J Harold Van Zant sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,745
Median home value
$368,100
Median rent
$1,939/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08053; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Cooper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| The Kings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Joseph D. Sharp Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Richard Stockton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 360 | 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.
Evesham Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
J Harold Van Zant is listed in Evesham Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Harold Van Zant
J Harold Van Zant is a public elementary school in Marlton, NJ, part of Evesham Township School District, serving approximately 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,008 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Harold Van Zant
What grades does J Harold Van Zant serve?
J Harold Van Zant serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend J Harold Van Zant?
J Harold Van Zant has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Harold Van Zant?
The student-teacher ratio at J Harold Van Zant is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Harold Van Zant rank in NJ?
J Harold Van Zant ranks #1,008 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is J Harold Van Zant's MySchoolScout rating?
J Harold Van Zant has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Harold Van Zant?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Harold Van Zant has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J Harold Van Zant a charter school?
No, J Harold Van Zant is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Harold Van Zant a Title I school?
No, J Harold Van Zant is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Harold Van Zant?
11.2% of students at J Harold Van Zant 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (856) 988-0687
- Area population (ZIP 08053)
- 47,612
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 08053; 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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