Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Aletta Crichton 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 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)53%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
17%
15%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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