Excellent
#183 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 7% in state
Moorestown Upper Elementary School
Middle School · Moorestown Township Public School District · Moorestown, NJ
A Moorestown Township Public School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
325 BORTON LANDING ROAD, Moorestown, NJ 08057
- Math 67% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moorestown Upper Elementary School score 70% 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 15 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (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
9.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moorestown Upper 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$152,290
Median home value
$626,400
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
67.2%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08057; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Seeds of EducationPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–9 | 1.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Moorestown Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy - DelranPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 2.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Hartford Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–6 | 3.1 mi | 885 | 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.
Moorestown Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moorestown Upper Elementary School is listed in Moorestown Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moorestown Upper Elementary School
Moorestown Upper Elementary School is a public middle school in Moorestown, NJ, part of Moorestown Township Public School District, serving approximately 882 students in grades 4th-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moorestown Upper Elementary School
What grades does Moorestown Upper Elementary School serve?
Moorestown Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
Moorestown Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorestown Upper Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moorestown Upper Elementary School rank in NJ?
Moorestown Upper Elementary School ranks #183 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Moorestown Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moorestown Upper 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 Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moorestown Upper Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moorestown Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Moorestown Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moorestown Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Moorestown Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
9.9% of students at Moorestown Upper 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (856) 793-0333
- Area population (ZIP 08057)
- 20,990
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 08057; 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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