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#1702 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Sewell Elementary School
Elementary School · Mantua Township School District · Sewell, NJ
A Mantua Township School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 MCANALLY DR, Sewell, NJ 08080
- Math 65% proficient (2017)
- Reading 75% proficient (2017)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sewell Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2014, to 70% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sewell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$119,919
Median home value
$330,400
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Hurffville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Bankbridge Regional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Hollydell SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 42 | 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.
Mantua Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sewell Elementary School is listed in Mantua Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sewell Elementary School
Sewell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sewell, NJ, part of Mantua Township School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,702 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sewell Elementary School
What grades does Sewell Elementary School serve?
Sewell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Sewell Elementary School?
Sewell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sewell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sewell Elementary 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 Sewell Elementary School rank in NJ?
Sewell Elementary School ranks #1,702 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sewell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sewell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Sewell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sewell Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Sewell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sewell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sewell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sewell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sewell Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Sewell Elementary 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (856) 468-0626
- Area population (ZIP 08080)
- 39,360
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08080; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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