51爆料

Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District

1695 Hylton Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,835 students in Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51爆料s in Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,835 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
423 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#554 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
38%
30%
49%
11%
23%
84%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
58%
34%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
8%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,110 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$121 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,784
$26,931
Spending / Student
$25,110
$25,828

Best Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics (st
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5526 Wisteria Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8141
Gr: K-7 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
G.h. Carson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4150 Garfield Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Gr: PK-3 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
George B. Fine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Gladwyn Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 Irving Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Gr: PK-3 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Delair Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Derousse Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-6164
Gr: K-3 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Pennsauken Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8125 Park Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8501
Gr: 4-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8201 Park Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Pennsauken High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Hylton Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
A.e. Burling High School
Alternative School
3600 Harris Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
41st & Sharon Terrace
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8464
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District?
Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,835 students.
What is the rank of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District?
Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District is ranked #561 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District?
58% of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District?
Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,110 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,835 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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