Very Good
#839 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 34% in state
Based on limited data
Valley Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Pennsville School District · Pennsville, NJ
A Pennsville School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
63 Mahoney Road, Pennsville, NJ 08070
- Math 77% proficient (2009)
- Reading 62% proficient (2009)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Valley Park Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,006
Median home value
$194,400
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Charter School of New CastleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| New Castle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 388 | 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.
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.
Pennsville School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Park Elementary School is listed in Pennsville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Park Elementary School
Valley Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pennsville, NJ, part of Pennsville School District, serving approximately 381 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Park Elementary School
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 #839 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (856) 540-6200
- Area population (ZIP 08070)
- 12,477
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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.
- 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
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