Below Average
#2189 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Joseph S. Stackhouse School
Elementary School · Pemberton Township School District · Browns Mills, NJ
A Pemberton Township School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
125A TRENTON ROAD, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
- Math 30% proficient (2019)
- Reading 35% proficient (2019)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph S. Stackhouse School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,926
Median home value
$215,100
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbo Crichton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Fort Dix Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| New Hanover Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Endeavour Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 4.9 mi | 784 | 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.
Pemberton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $28,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph S. Stackhouse School is listed in Pemberton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph S. Stackhouse School
Joseph S. Stackhouse School is a public elementary school in Browns Mills, NJ, part of Pemberton Township School District, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,189 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph S. Stackhouse School
What grades does Joseph S. Stackhouse School serve?
Joseph S. Stackhouse School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Joseph S. Stackhouse School?
Joseph S. Stackhouse School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph S. Stackhouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph S. Stackhouse 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 Joseph S. Stackhouse School rank in NJ?
Joseph S. Stackhouse School ranks #2,189 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph S. Stackhouse School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph S. Stackhouse School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Joseph S. Stackhouse School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph S. Stackhouse School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Joseph S. Stackhouse School a charter school?
No, Joseph S. Stackhouse School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph S. Stackhouse School a Title I school?
No, Joseph S. Stackhouse School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph S. Stackhouse School?
69.2% of students at Joseph S. Stackhouse 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (609) 893-8141
- Area population (ZIP 08015)
- 19,143
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08015; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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