Best Public Schools in Fort Dix, NJ

Summary:

The city of Fort Dix, New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Fort Dix Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Pemberton Township School District. This standout school boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio, strong academic performance, and a diverse student population.

Fort Dix Elementary School stands out among the district's five elementary schools, with the lowest student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1. Academically, the school's students score above the district average and, in some cases, the state average on the NJSLA tests, particularly in Mathematics and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 586 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools, placing it in the top 44% statewide.

The school's diverse student body, with a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, contributes to a rich learning environment. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6% is higher than the state average, the district's allocation of resources, as evidenced by the high per-student spending of $14,204, suggests a commitment to supporting the educational needs of the students. With continued focus on addressing absenteeism and maintaining the school's academic momentum, Fort Dix Elementary School is poised to further strengthen its position as a top-performing school in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)			NJSLA Mathematics (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Dix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1199 Fort Dix Juliustown Road	Fort Dix	08640	Burlington County	Pemberton Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 893-8141	275	30	9.1	41.8%	124 (45.1%)	44 (16.0%)	62 (22.5%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	36 (13.1%)	56.9	586^th of 1342 public elementary schools	56.3%		40.1	797^th of 1345 public elementary schools	40.7%	211	40.9	37.5	41.7	63.6	55.0	52.8	50.0	$14,204	$383	$13,821

Cities Near Fort Dix

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Browns Mills	2.22 mi	2	507^th
Wrightstown	2.41 mi	3	462^nd
Joint Base Mdl	2.75 mi	1	325^th
Pemberton	3.78 mi	6	492^nd
Mount Holly	3.86 mi	7	437^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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