Pitman Boro School District

The Pitman Boro School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is ranked 289 out of 615 districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating consistent performance across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Elwood Kindle Elementary School has the highest student-to-teacher ratio but also the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, W.C.K. Walls Elementary has the lowest student-to-teacher ratio and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate across the district. At the high school level, Pitman High School stands out with a high four-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, though its academic performance varies, with strengths in English Language Arts and Algebra I but weaker results in Geometry and Science.

The district's student population is predominantly white, ranging from 85.07% to 92.64% across the schools. Chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly, from 0.6% at W.C.K. Walls Elementary to 18.6% at Pitman High School. Spending per student also varies, from $9,919 at W.C.K. Walls Elementary to $13,553 at Memorial Elementary, though this does not necessarily correlate with academic performance. Overall, the Pitman Boro School District offers a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with each school having its own unique characteristics and challenges.