Very Good
#541 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 22% in state
South Main Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Pleasantville Public School District · Pleasantville, NJ
A Pleasantville Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
- Math 21% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Main Street Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Main Street Elementary 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| North Main Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Principle Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 471 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pleasantville Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 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
South Main Street Elementary School is listed in Pleasantville Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Main Street Elementary School
South Main Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pleasantville, NJ, part of Pleasantville Public School District, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Main Street Elementary School
What grades does South Main Street Elementary School serve?
South Main Street Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Main Street Elementary School?
South Main Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Main Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Main Street Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Main Street Elementary School rank in NJ?
South Main Street Elementary School ranks #541 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is South Main Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Main Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 South Main Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Main Street Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Main Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Main Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Main Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Main Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Main Street Elementary School?
76.3% of students at South Main Street 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (609) 383-6800
- 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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