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#2263 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Johnstone Elementary School

Middle School · Vineland Public School District · Vineland, NJ

A Vineland Public School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

165 S BREWSTER RD, Vineland, NJ 08361

  • Math 16% vs NJ 36% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs NJ 57% (2025)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-8.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$24,337
Chronic Absenteeism4.4%

Students at Johnstone Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
36%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
57%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 29 points since 2021, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Johnstone Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,136/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vineland), 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

$103,482

Median home value

$271,300

Median rent

$1,407/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Veterans Memorial MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.46–81.4 mi613Compare →
Vine Haven Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–111.4 mi40Compare →
Pineland Learning Center, Inc.Private · tuition7.8private2–123.0 mi90Compare →
New Life AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–113.3 mi19Compare →

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.

Vineland Public School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#9 of 14
District spending per student
$24,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnstone Elementary School is listed in Vineland Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnstone Elementary School

Johnstone Elementary School is a public middle school in Vineland, NJ, part of Vineland Public School District, serving approximately 296 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,263 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnstone Elementary School

What grades does Johnstone Elementary School serve?

Johnstone Elementary School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Johnstone Elementary School?

Johnstone Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnstone Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnstone Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnstone Elementary School rank in NJ?

Johnstone Elementary School ranks #2,263 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Johnstone Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnstone Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Johnstone Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnstone Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Johnstone Elementary School a charter school?

No, Johnstone Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Johnstone Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Johnstone Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnstone Elementary School?

46.3% of students at Johnstone 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.4%
Area population (ZIP 08361)
18,375
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
43.5
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 08361; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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