Summary:
The city of Pemberton, New Jersey is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The Pemberton Township School District faces both strengths and challenges in its academic performance, with some standout schools but overall underperformance compared to state averages.
Helen A. Fort Middle School stands out for its exceptional proficiency rates in Algebra I, with 93.8% of students scoring proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Samuel T. Busansky School shines in English Language Arts, with 5th-grade proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state. However, the district as a whole struggles with low test scores across subjects and grade levels, suggesting a need to address curriculum and instructional practices.
While the district's Pemberton Township High School boasts a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, the schools face high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.6% across the district. Additionally, the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 54.91% to 60.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, raising concerns about equity in educational opportunities and the need for targeted interventions to support student success.
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