Very Good
#682 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 28% in state
Pleasant Valley School
Middle School · Harrison Township School District · Mullica Hill, NJ
A Harrison Township School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 CEDAR RD, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
- Math 68% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pleasant Valley 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$159,386
Median home value
$468,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
54.2%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08062; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| J. Mason Tomlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–6 | 3.4 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Thomas E. Bowe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 416 | 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.
Harrison Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Valley School is listed in Harrison Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley School
Pleasant Valley School is a public middle school in Mullica Hill, NJ, part of Harrison Township School District, serving approximately 586 students in grades 4th-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley School
What grades does Pleasant Valley School serve?
Pleasant Valley School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley School rank in NJ?
Pleasant Valley School ranks #682 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pleasant Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pleasant Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasant Valley School a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley School a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley School?
10.2% of students at Pleasant Valley 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (856) 223-5120
- Area population (ZIP 08062)
- 17,969
- Area average commute
- 26.9 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 08062; 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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