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Signal Hill School

33 Signal Hill Drive
Voorhees, NJ 08043

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Signal Hill School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Signal Hill School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Signal Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Signal Hill School's student population of 448 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

448 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Signal Hill School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Signal Hill School is 0.60, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#236 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Signal Hill School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Signal Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Signal Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Signal Hill School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

20%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Signal Hill School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

59%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Signal Hill School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Signal Hill School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Voorhees Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Signal Hill School's ranking?

Signal Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Signal Hill School?

448 students attend Signal Hill School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Signal Hill School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Signal Hill School?

Signal Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Signal Hill School offer ?

Signal Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Signal Hill School part of?

Signal Hill School is part of Voorhees Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education