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#529 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 21% in state

Taunton Forge Elementary School

Elementary School · Medford Township School District · Medford, NJ

A Medford Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

32 EVERGREEN TRAIL, Medford, NJ 08055

  • Math 67% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$24,917
Chronic Absenteeism8%

Students at Taunton Forge Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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

3.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Taunton Forge 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$158,487

Median home value

$456,000

Median rent

$1,502/mo

College educated

63.2%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08055; 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
Milton H. Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.5 mi405Compare →
Kirby's Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.7 mi379Compare →
St Mary of the Lakes SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–81.7 mi263Compare →
Cranberry Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.8 mi376Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Medford Township School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$24,917NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taunton Forge Elementary School is listed in Medford Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taunton Forge Elementary School

Taunton Forge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medford, NJ, part of Medford Township School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taunton Forge Elementary School

What grades does Taunton Forge Elementary School serve?

Taunton Forge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Taunton Forge Elementary School?

Taunton Forge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taunton Forge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Taunton Forge Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taunton Forge Elementary School rank in NJ?

Taunton Forge Elementary School ranks #529 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Taunton Forge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taunton Forge 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 Taunton Forge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taunton Forge Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Taunton Forge Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Taunton Forge Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Taunton Forge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taunton Forge Elementary School?

3.1% of students at Taunton Forge 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
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.0%
Area population (ZIP 08055)
28,855
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
47.1
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 08055; 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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