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#1567 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Pennsauken Intermediate School
Elementary School · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District · Pennsauken, NJ
A Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8125 PARK AVENUE, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
- Math 27% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pennsauken Intermediate School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
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 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pennsauken Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchantville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| St Peter Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 208 | 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.
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pennsauken Intermediate School is listed in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pennsauken Intermediate School
Pennsauken Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Pennsauken, NJ, part of Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District, serving approximately 645 students in grades 4th-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,567 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pennsauken Intermediate School
What grades does Pennsauken Intermediate School serve?
Pennsauken Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Pennsauken Intermediate School?
Pennsauken Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsauken Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsauken Intermediate School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pennsauken Intermediate School rank in NJ?
Pennsauken Intermediate School ranks #1,567 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pennsauken Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pennsauken Intermediate School 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 Pennsauken Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pennsauken Intermediate School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pennsauken Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Pennsauken Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pennsauken Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Pennsauken Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pennsauken Intermediate School?
39.8% of students at Pennsauken Intermediate 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (856) 662-8501
- 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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