Serving 463 students in grades 1-3, Field Street 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Field Street School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Penns Grove, NJ, encompassing approximately 18.7 square miles. Families living within this area can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Field Street School's student population of 463 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Field Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Field Street School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1611 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
36%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Field Street School's ranking?
Field Street School is ranked #1611 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Field Street School often compared to?
Field Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penns Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Field Street School?
463 students attend Field Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Field Street School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Field Street School?
Field Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Field Street School offer ?
Field Street School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Field Street School part of?
Field Street School is part of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is Field Street School located?
Field Street School is located in the Carneys Point neighborhood of Penns Grove, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Carneys Point.
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