Below Average
#2234 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Paul W Carleton
Elementary School · Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District · Penns Grove, NJ
A Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
251 MAPLE AVENUE, Penns Grove, NJ 08069
- Math 13% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul W Carleton score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paul W Carleton 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Penns Grove), 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
$68,397
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08069; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Edison (thomas A.) Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Urban Promise SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul W Carleton is listed in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul W Carleton
Paul W Carleton is a public elementary school in Penns Grove, NJ, part of Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,234 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul W Carleton
What grades does Paul W Carleton serve?
Paul W Carleton serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Paul W Carleton?
Paul W Carleton has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul W Carleton?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul W Carleton 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 Paul W Carleton rank in NJ?
Paul W Carleton ranks #2,234 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Paul W Carleton's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul W Carleton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Paul W Carleton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul W Carleton has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul W Carleton a charter school?
No, Paul W Carleton is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul W Carleton a Title I school?
No, Paul W Carleton is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul W Carleton?
76.2% of students at Paul W Carleton 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (856) 299-1706
- Area population (ZIP 08069)
- 13,413
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 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 08069; 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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