Serving 263 students in grades 3-5, Penn Beach Elementary 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Penn Beach Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pennsville school district, covering approximately 24.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 5.2 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn Beach Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Penn Beach Elementary 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 Penn Beach Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#1246 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
74%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Penn Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Penn Beach Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Penn Beach Elementary School?
263 students attend Penn Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Penn Beach Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penn Beach Elementary School?
Penn Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penn Beach Elementary School offer ?
Penn Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Beach Elementary School part of?
Penn Beach Elementary School is part of Pennsville School District.
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