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#1156 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Memorial Elementary School
Elementary School · Pitman Boro School District · Pitman, NJ
A Pitman Boro School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
400 Hudson Avenue, Pitman, NJ 08071
- Math 57% proficient (2019)
- Reading 62% proficient (2019)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 8 points since 2016, reaching 60% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 51% (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
17.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pitman), 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
$97,222
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,488/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Ambassador Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Hollydell SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pitman Boro School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memorial Elementary School is listed in Pitman Boro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memorial Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pitman, NJ, part of Pitman Boro School District, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memorial Elementary School
What grades does Memorial Elementary School serve?
Memorial Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memorial Elementary School rank in NJ?
Memorial Elementary School ranks #1,156 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Memorial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial 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 Memorial Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Memorial Elementary School a charter school?
No, Memorial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Memorial Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Memorial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Memorial 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (856) 589-2526
- Area population (ZIP 08071)
- 9,407
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 08071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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