Below Average
#2161 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Pleasantville Middle School
Middle School · Pleasantville Public School District · Pleasantville, NJ
A middle school in Pleasantville, NJ where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 MILL ROAD, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
- Math 19% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasantville Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasantville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasantville), 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
$52,476
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$1,210/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma C AttalesEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 2.7 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Northfield Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 3.3 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Coastal Learning Center AtlanticPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Fernwood Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 798 | 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.
Pleasantville Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $28,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasantville Middle School is listed in Pleasantville Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasantville Middle School
Pleasantville Middle School is a public middle school in Pleasantville, NJ, part of Pleasantville Public School District, serving approximately 803 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,161 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasantville Middle School
What grades does Pleasantville Middle School serve?
Pleasantville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasantville Middle School?
Pleasantville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 803 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasantville Middle School rank in NJ?
Pleasantville Middle School ranks #2,161 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pleasantville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasantville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Pleasantville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasantville Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasantville Middle School a charter school?
No, Pleasantville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasantville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pleasantville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasantville Middle School?
80.4% of students at Pleasantville Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 803
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (609) 383-6865
- Area population (ZIP 08232)
- 20,200
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 08232; 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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