South Main Street Elementary School

701 South Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
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Bottom 50%
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Main Street Elementary School 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 is 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Main Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

South Main Street Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

South Main Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Main Street Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2042 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
26%
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26%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
62%
32%
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Black
35%
15%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Main Street Elementary School's ranking?
South Main Street Elementary School is ranked #2042 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend South Main Street Elementary School?
478 students attend South Main Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Main Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Main Street Elementary School?
South Main Street Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Main Street Elementary School offer ?
South Main Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Main Street Elementary School part of?
South Main Street Elementary School is part of Pleasantville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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