Serving 622 students in grades 4-5, Pennsauken Intermediate 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pennsauken Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Merchantville, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.9 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennsauken Intermediate School's student population of 622 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The best of all things is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever.
School Rankings
Pennsauken Intermediate 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 Pennsauken Intermediate School is 0.56, 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
#1800 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsauken Intermediate School's ranking?
Pennsauken Intermediate School is ranked #1800 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pennsauken Intermediate School often compared to?
Pennsauken Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard M. Phifer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pennsauken Intermediate School?
622 students attend Pennsauken Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pennsauken Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pennsauken Intermediate School?
Pennsauken Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pennsauken Intermediate School offer ?
Pennsauken Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsauken Intermediate School part of?
Pennsauken Intermediate School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.
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