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#1159 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Jordan Road Elementary School
Middle School · Somers Point School District · Somers Point, NJ
A Somers Point School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
129 Jordan Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244
- Math 24% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jordan Road Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jordan Road 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somers Point), 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
$67,500
Median home value
$278,500
Median rent
$1,266/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Atlantic Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Ocean City Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 4–8 | 3.5 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Coastal Learning Center AtlanticPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.1 mi | 29 | 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.
Somers Point School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jordan Road Elementary School is listed in Somers Point School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jordan Road Elementary School
Jordan Road Elementary School is a public middle school in Somers Point, NJ, part of Somers Point School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades 4th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,159 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jordan Road Elementary School
What grades does Jordan Road Elementary School serve?
Jordan Road Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Jordan Road Elementary School?
Jordan Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Road Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jordan Road Elementary School rank in NJ?
Jordan Road Elementary School ranks #1,159 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jordan Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jordan Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Jordan Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan Road Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jordan Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jordan Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jordan Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jordan Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jordan Road Elementary School?
63.5% of students at Jordan Road 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (609) 927-7161
- Area population (ZIP 08244)
- 10,611
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 08244; 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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