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Merchantville Elementary School
Elementary School · Merchantville School District · Merchantville, NJ
An elementary school in Merchantville, NJ where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 S CENTRE ST, Merchantville, NJ 08109
- Math 35% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merchantville Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merchantville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,919/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merchantville), 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
$84,332
Median home value
$227,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (stEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–7 | 0.6 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merchantville School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merchantville Elementary School is listed in Merchantville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merchantville Elementary School
Merchantville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Merchantville, NJ, part of Merchantville School District, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,012 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merchantville Elementary School
What grades does Merchantville Elementary School serve?
Merchantville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Merchantville Elementary School?
Merchantville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merchantville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merchantville 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 Merchantville Elementary School rank in NJ?
Merchantville Elementary School ranks #2,012 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Merchantville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merchantville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Merchantville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merchantville Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merchantville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Merchantville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merchantville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Merchantville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merchantville Elementary School?
38.4% of students at Merchantville 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (856) 663-1091
- Area population (ZIP 08109)
- 24,004
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 08109; 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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