Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District

The Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District in New Jersey operates 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 490 out of 613 in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

One standout school in the district is Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Elementary School, which ranks 48 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools and is rated 5 stars out of 5. This school has exceptional test scores, with over 94% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the district's two high schools, Pennsauken High School and A.E. Burling High School, have much lower performance, with only 28.3% and 7.6% of students proficient or better in their respective subjects.

Across the district, there are concerning trends in academic performance and student demographics. Test scores lag significantly behind state averages, with chronic absenteeism rates as high as 16.6%. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 33.09% to 54.29%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. While the success of Roosevelt STEM Elementary provides a model for improvement, addressing the district's systemic challenges will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to ensure equitable support and resources for all schools.