Excellent
#297 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 12% in state
Signal Hill School
Elementary School · Voorhees Township School District · Voorhees, NJ
A Voorhees Township School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33 Signal Hill Drive, Voorhees, NJ 08043
- Math 72% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Signal Hill School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
5.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Signal Hill 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$112,606
Median home value
$390,600
Median rent
$1,718/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward T. HamiltonEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| The Learning ExperiencePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Naudain Montesson AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 6 | 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.
Voorhees Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Signal Hill School is listed in Voorhees Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Signal Hill School
Signal Hill School is a public elementary school in Voorhees, NJ, part of Voorhees Township School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Signal Hill School
What grades does Signal Hill School serve?
Signal Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Signal Hill School?
Signal Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Signal Hill School rank in NJ?
Signal Hill School ranks #297 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Signal Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Signal Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Signal Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Signal Hill School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Signal Hill School a charter school?
No, Signal Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Signal Hill School a Title I school?
No, Signal Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Signal Hill School?
5.5% of students at Signal Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (856) 767-6749
- Area population (ZIP 08043)
- 31,011
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 08043; 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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