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Upper Pittsgrove School

Elementary School · Upper Pittsgrove Twp School District · Monroeville, NJ

An elementary school in Monroeville, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

235 PINE TAVERN ROAD, Monroeville, NJ 08343

  • Math 53% vs NJ 40% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.2 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$24,823
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Upper Pittsgrove School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
40%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Upper Pittsgrove 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$143,561

Median home value

$324,900

Median rent

$1,625/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

92.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elmer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–12.8 mi197Compare →
Daretown SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–123.1 mi27Compare →
Aura Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–64.5 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Upper Pittsgrove Twp School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Upper Pittsgrove School is listed in UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Upper Pittsgrove School

Upper Pittsgrove School is a public elementary school in Monroeville, NJ, part of Upper Pittsgrove Twp School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,450 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Upper Pittsgrove School

What grades does Upper Pittsgrove School serve?

Upper Pittsgrove School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Upper Pittsgrove School?

Upper Pittsgrove School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Pittsgrove School?

The student-teacher ratio at Upper Pittsgrove School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Upper Pittsgrove School rank in NJ?

Upper Pittsgrove School ranks #1,450 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Upper Pittsgrove School's MySchoolScout rating?

Upper Pittsgrove School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Upper Pittsgrove School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Pittsgrove School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Upper Pittsgrove School a charter school?

No, Upper Pittsgrove School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Upper Pittsgrove School a Title I school?

No, Upper Pittsgrove School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Pittsgrove School?

10.0% of students at Upper Pittsgrove 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 – 8th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Salem County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 08343)
4,438
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
46.1
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 08343; 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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