Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
Tel:
(856) 931-6273
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School serves 467 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
Total Students | 467 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1271 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 10% | 10% |
Hispanic | 17% | 29% |
Black | 3% | 15% |
White | 64% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 33% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bellmawr Public School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is Audubon Junior/senior High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Raymond W. Kershaw School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ethel M Burke Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellmawr Ethel M Burke Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 275 students
0.7 miles
112 South Black Horse Pike
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6362 0.7 K-4 275 - Mount Ephraim Mary Bray Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 262 students
0.7 miles
225 West Kings Highway
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
(856) 931-7807 0.7 PK-4 262 - Mount Ephraim Raymond W. Kershaw School Grades: 5-8 | 165 students
0.7 miles
125 South Black Horse Pike
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
(856) 931-1634 0.7 5-8 165 - Bellmawr Bellmawr Park Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 477 students
0.8 miles
29 Peach Road
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6272 0.8 PK-4 477 - Haddon Heights Glenview School Grades: K-6 | 266 students
0.9 miles
1700 Sycamore Street
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-7647 0.9 K-6 266
School Reviews
5 My grandson did a 360 change for the good as soon he entered 2 yrs ago. This is a great school, and the teachers are a professional helper to the students. I recommend this school because proved me to be an excellent faculty. - Posted by Parent - Sue |
5 Outstanding school! People move back to Bellmawr just for the schools. Area's of improvement; more money should be spent on the Arts. All people seem to care about is sports and academics, not that they too aren't important but the town and schools have an abundance of talented and creative individuals that could flourish. in order to educate well rounded students we must give them the best. - Posted by Parent - super |
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