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Pitman Jr./sr. High School

High School · Pitman Boro School District · Pitman, NJ

A Pitman Boro School District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

225 Linden Avenue, Pitman, NJ 08071

  • Math 35% vs NJ 35% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs NJ 55% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation5.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$27,116
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Pitman Jr./sr. High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
35%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
55%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

17.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pitman Jr./sr. High 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average308/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pitman), 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

$97,222

Median home value

$258,400

Median rent

$1,488/mo

College educated

44.8%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.5% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hollydell SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.1 mi42Compare →
Glassboro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.87–121.7 mi539Compare →
Gloucester County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–121.8 mi328Compare →
Washington Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–122.7 mi2,108Compare →

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.

Pitman Boro School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$27,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pitman Jr./sr. High School is listed in Pitman Boro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pitman Jr./sr. High School

Pitman Jr./sr. High School is a public high school in Pitman, NJ, part of Pitman Boro School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,325 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pitman Jr./sr. High School

What grades does Pitman Jr./sr. High School serve?

Pitman Jr./sr. High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Pitman Jr./sr. High School?

Pitman Jr./sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pitman Jr./sr. High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pitman Jr./sr. High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pitman Jr./sr. High School rank in NJ?

Pitman Jr./sr. High School ranks #1,325 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Pitman Jr./sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pitman Jr./sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pitman Jr./sr. High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pitman Jr./sr. High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pitman Jr./sr. High School a charter school?

No, Pitman Jr./sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pitman Jr./sr. High School a Title I school?

No, Pitman Jr./sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pitman Jr./sr. High School?

17.7% of students at Pitman Jr./sr. High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gloucester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 08071)
9,407
Area average commute
27.2 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 08071; 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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