Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Joseph S. Stackhouse 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph S. Stackhouse School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Joseph S. Stackhouse School's student population of 223 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joseph S. Stackhouse School is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
20%
32%
Black
16%
15%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Joseph S. Stackhouse School?
223 students attend Joseph S. Stackhouse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Joseph S. Stackhouse School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Joseph S. Stackhouse School offer ?
Joseph S. Stackhouse School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Joseph S. Stackhouse School part of?
Joseph S. Stackhouse School is part of Pemberton Township School District.
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