Aletta Crichton (Closed 2015)

Aletta Crichton serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
340 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
31 teachers

Showing 2005–2014. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(12-13)
72%
75%
(12-13)
53%
69%
Asian
1%
11%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
35%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
17%
14%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
69%
37%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.49

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Aletta Crichton?
340 students attend Aletta Crichton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Aletta Crichton students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Aletta Crichton offer ?
Aletta Crichton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Aletta Crichton part of?
Aletta Crichton is part of Pemberton Township School District.

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