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#2010 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Myron L. Powell Elementary School
Elementary School · Lawrence Township School District · Cedarville, NJ
A Lawrence Township School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
225 MAIN STREET, Cedarville, NJ 08311
- Math 29% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Myron L. Powell Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Myron L. Powell 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,352
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Fairton Christian CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Downe Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 175 | 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.
Lawrence Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,915NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myron L. Powell Elementary School is listed in Lawrence Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myron L. Powell Elementary School
Myron L. Powell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedarville, NJ, part of Lawrence Township School District, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,010 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myron L. Powell Elementary School
What grades does Myron L. Powell Elementary School serve?
Myron L. Powell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Myron L. Powell Elementary School?
Myron L. Powell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myron L. Powell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myron L. Powell Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myron L. Powell Elementary School rank in NJ?
Myron L. Powell Elementary School ranks #2,010 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Myron L. Powell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Myron L. Powell 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 Myron L. Powell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myron L. Powell Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Myron L. Powell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Myron L. Powell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myron L. Powell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Myron L. Powell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myron L. Powell Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Myron L. Powell 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (856) 447-4237
- Area population (ZIP 08311)
- 1,656
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 08311; 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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