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#1538 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Patrick Mcgaheran
Elementary School · Clinton Township School District · Lebanon, NJ
A Clinton Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
63 ALLERTON ROAD, Lebanon, NJ 08833
- Math 67% proficient (2017)
- Reading 57% proficient (2017)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patrick Mcgaheran score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 10 points since 2014, reaching 62% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$163,500
Median home value
$575,400
Median rent
$1,811/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Clinton Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Lebanon Borough SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 89 | 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.
Clinton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,498NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patrick Mcgaheran is listed in Clinton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patrick Mcgaheran
Patrick Mcgaheran is a public elementary school in Lebanon, NJ, part of Clinton Township School District, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patrick Mcgaheran
What grades does Patrick Mcgaheran serve?
Patrick Mcgaheran serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Patrick Mcgaheran?
Patrick Mcgaheran has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Mcgaheran?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Mcgaheran is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patrick Mcgaheran rank in NJ?
Patrick Mcgaheran ranks #1,538 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Patrick Mcgaheran's MySchoolScout rating?
Patrick Mcgaheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Patrick Mcgaheran?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patrick Mcgaheran has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Patrick Mcgaheran a charter school?
No, Patrick Mcgaheran is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patrick Mcgaheran a Title I school?
No, Patrick Mcgaheran is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patrick Mcgaheran?
6.5% of students at Patrick Mcgaheran 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (908) 735-5151
- Area population (ZIP 08833)
- 8,772
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 08833; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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