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South Valley Elementary School

Elementary School · Moorestown Township Public School District · Moorestown, NJ

A Moorestown Township Public School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

210 S STANWICK RD, Moorestown, NJ 08057

  • Math 75% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 78% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.4 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$25,732
Chronic Absenteeism6.3%

Students at South Valley Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

4.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Valley 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$152,290

Median home value

$626,400

Median rent

$1,485/mo

College educated

67.2%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08057; 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
Moorestown Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–120.7 mi598Compare →
Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–81.1 mi289Compare →
Montessori Seeds of EducationPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–91.2 mi45Compare →
Mary E. Roberts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–31.4 mi347Compare →

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.

Moorestown Township Public School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$25,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Valley Elementary School is listed in Moorestown Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Valley Elementary School

South Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moorestown, NJ, part of Moorestown Township Public School District, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Valley Elementary School

What grades does South Valley Elementary School serve?

South Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend South Valley Elementary School?

South Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Valley Elementary School rank in NJ?

South Valley Elementary School ranks #1,385 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is South Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 South Valley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Valley Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Valley Elementary School a charter school?

No, South Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Valley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, South Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Valley Elementary School?

4.8% of students at South Valley 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
398
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.3%
Area population (ZIP 08057)
20,990
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
47.2
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 08057; 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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