Below Average
#2237 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
Middle School · Runnemede Public School District · Runnemede, NJ
A Runnemede Public School District middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
509 WEST THIRD AVENUE, Runnemede, NJ 08078
- Math 24% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary E. Volz Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
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 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 50 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary E. Volz Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,017/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Runnemede), 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
$97,857
Median home value
$215,400
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Oaks Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Raymond W. Kershaw SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Woodland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Glen Landing Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 796 | 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.
Runnemede Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary E. Volz Elementary School is listed in Runnemede Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary E. Volz Elementary School
Mary E. Volz Elementary School is a public middle school in Runnemede, NJ, part of Runnemede Public School District, serving approximately 497 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,237 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary E. Volz Elementary School
What grades does Mary E. Volz Elementary School serve?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Volz Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary E. Volz Elementary School rank in NJ?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School ranks #2,237 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mary E. Volz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary E. Volz Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary E. Volz Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mary E. Volz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary E. Volz Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mary E. Volz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
32.2% of students at Mary E. Volz 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
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (856) 931-5353
- Area population (ZIP 08078)
- 8,058
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 08078; 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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