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#2271 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Richard L Rice School

Elementary School · Evesham Township School District · Marlton, NJ

An Evesham Township School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

50 CROWN ROYAL PARKWAY, Marlton, NJ 08053

  • Math 47% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$21,766
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Richard L Rice School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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

6.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Richard L Rice 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,745

Median home value

$368,100

Median rent

$1,939/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marlton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6K–51.7 mi552Compare →
Cranberry Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.8 mi376Compare →
Robert B Jaggard SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–52.4 mi448Compare →
The Learning ExperiencePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.4 mi12Compare →

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.

Evesham Township School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$21,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richard L Rice School is listed in Evesham Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richard L Rice School

Richard L Rice School is a public elementary school in Marlton, NJ, part of Evesham Township School District, serving approximately 505 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,271 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richard L Rice School

What grades does Richard L Rice School serve?

Richard L Rice School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Richard L Rice School?

Richard L Rice School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard L Rice School?

The student-teacher ratio at Richard L Rice School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richard L Rice School rank in NJ?

Richard L Rice School ranks #2,271 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Richard L Rice School's MySchoolScout rating?

Richard L Rice School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Richard L Rice School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard L Rice School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Richard L Rice School a charter school?

No, Richard L Rice School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richard L Rice School a Title I school?

No, Richard L Rice School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard L Rice School?

6.5% of students at Richard L Rice 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
Area population (ZIP 08053)
47,612
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
41.2
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 08053; 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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