Alexander Denbo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (19-20)
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
11%
Hispanic
(19-20)16%
29%
Black
(19-20)21%
15%
White
(19-20)58%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alexander Denbo?
309 students attend Alexander Denbo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Alexander Denbo students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Alexander Denbo offer ?
Alexander Denbo offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Alexander Denbo part of?
Alexander Denbo is part of Pemberton Township School District.
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