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#2455 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Walnut Street School
Middle School · Delanco Township School District · Delanco, NJ
A Delanco Township School District middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
411 WALNUT ST, Delanco, NJ 08075
- Math 12% vs NJ 31% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs NJ 54% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Street School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Street School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,576
Median home value
$288,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Nazareth Academy Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–8 | 1.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Delran Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Samuel M Ridgway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 416 | 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.
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.
Delanco Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Street School is listed in Delanco Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Street School
Walnut Street School is a public middle school in Delanco, NJ, part of Delanco Township School District, serving approximately 128 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,455 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Street School
What grades does Walnut Street School serve?
Walnut Street School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walnut Street School?
Walnut Street School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Street School rank in NJ?
Walnut Street School ranks #2,455 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Walnut Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Walnut Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Street School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walnut Street School a charter school?
No, Walnut Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Street School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Street School?
40.6% of students at Walnut Street 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (856) 461-0874
- Area population (ZIP 08075)
- 30,550
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08075; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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