Excellent
#179 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 7% in state
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
Elementary School · Medford Township School District · Medford, NJ
A Medford Township School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
151 HARTFORD ROAD, Medford, NJ 08055
- Math 71% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kirby's Mill Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
10%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kirby's Mill 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. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,487
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08055; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton H. Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| St Mary of the Lakes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Taunton Forge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Marlton Christian Academy Elementary & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 124 | 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.
Medford Township School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,917NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kirby's Mill Elementary School is listed in Medford Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kirby's Mill Elementary School
Kirby's Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medford, NJ, part of Medford Township School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirby's Mill Elementary School
What grades does Kirby's Mill Elementary School serve?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirby's Mill Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirby's Mill Elementary School rank in NJ?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School ranks #179 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kirby's Mill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirby's Mill Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kirby's Mill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kirby's Mill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirby's Mill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kirby's Mill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Kirby's Mill 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.2%
- Phone
- (609) 714-7014
- Area population (ZIP 08055)
- 28,855
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 08055; 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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