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Public elementary school · Pennsville School District · Pennsville, New Jersey

Valley Park Elementary School

Valley Park Elementary School rates 7.1, among the strongest elementary schools in Pennsville School District, where the rated median is 4.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.1this school

7.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Pennsville School District median is 4.9.

#872 of 2,466 schools in New Jersey · Pennsville School District: 2 elementary schools rated, median 4.9 · Based on limited data

The brief

A Pennsville School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 872 of 2,466 schools in New Jersey and 2 of 5 in Pennsville School District.

Valley Park Elementary School is listed in Pennsville School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math77%133 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
Reading62%133 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
In 2009, 77% of students were proficient in math and 62% in reading.2009 EdFacts; 2 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
9.2
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.0
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2009–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (2009 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 62% (2009 EdFacts).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 08070; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Valley Park Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$74,006
Median home value
$194,400
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
12.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  3. Valley Park Elementary Schoolthis school
    7.1
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Valley Park Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Valley Park Elementary School serve?

Valley Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend Valley Park Elementary School?

Valley Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valley Park Elementary School rank in NJ?

Valley Park Elementary School ranks #872 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Valley Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Valley Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Park Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Is Valley Park Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Valley Park Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

41.5% of students at Valley Park 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
381
Student-teacher ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salem County
Rank in district
#2 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$23,205
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 08070)
12,477
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
42.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.