Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Summary:

Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Minotola, New Jersey, with 311 students from the Buena Regional School District, which is ranked 570 out of 615 school districts in the state.

The school faces several key challenges, including consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state average across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 18.2%, compared to the state average of 42%, and its 5th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 17%, compared to the state average of 40.1%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.0% in 2020-2021 to 17.5% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, a large proportion of the school's students come from low-income families, with 56.27% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as John H. Winslow Elementary School in the Vineland Public School District, Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School generally performs worse academically. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past few years, from 1211 out of 1360 New Jersey elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1148 out of 1342 in 2022-2023, indicating a concerning trend of declining academic performance. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its African American students ranking 429 out of 463 New Jersey elementary schools in ELA, while its White students ranked 913 out of 975 in 2022-2023, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1501 Central Ave
       Minotola, NJ  08341


(856) 697-8080

District: Buena Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1148th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,856 Help


Students who attend Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Buena Regional Middle School
High:    Buena Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
Hispanic:
25.7%
African American:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Buena Regional School District. Student population at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), Hispanic (25.7%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Buena Regional School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is 14.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Buena Regional School District! (See more...)
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Compare Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is $10,856. 1 elementary schools in the Buena Regional School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School 1148th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Buena Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buena Regional School District 570th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.05 1211th 1360 11.0%
2021 17.85 1062nd 1317 19.4%
2022 17.76 1106th 1345 17.8%
2023 15.26 1148th 1342 14.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.38 735th 1001 26.6%
2019 18.13 832nd 1007 17.4%
2021 33.75 540th 868 37.8%
2022 29.14 627th 949 33.9%
2023 24.97 694th 958 27.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.68 849th 942 9.9%
2019 22.50 734th 948 22.6%
2021 31.79 602nd 839 28.2%
2022 31.58 596th 863 30.9%
2023 23.07 714th 910 21.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.27 1152nd 1333 13.6%
2019 12.16 1181st 1331 11.3%
2021 16.00 1109th 1290 14.0%
2022 15.50 1115th 1326 15.9%
2023 16.83 1091st 1318 17.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.35 1121st 1334 16.0%
2019 13.60 1160th 1335 13.1%
2021 21.54 972nd 1297 25.1%
2022 22.59 1006th 1324 24.0%
2023 15.92 1107th 1315 15.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.77 398th 517 23.0%
2019 24.07 442nd 522 15.3%
2021 15.87 444th 456 2.6%
2022 30.38 364th 494 26.3%
2023 15.83 429th 463 7.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 690th 870 20.7%
2019 16.75 748th 899 16.8%
2021 24.45 753rd 896 16.0%
2022 22.46 751st 953 21.2%
2023 18.78 831st 982 15.4%
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Rank History for White students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.12 948th 1022 7.2%
2019 5.76 963rd 1023 5.9%
2021 13.29 900th 964 6.6%
2022 9.24 907th 976 7.1%
2023 7.44 913th 975 6.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 168 45 2 68 0 0 1 0 284
2014 141 54 7 69 0 0 0 0 271
2015 135 45 9 79 0 0 0 0 268
2016 148 36 5 92 0 0 0 0 281
2017 133 40 1 87 0 0 0 0 261
2018 170 64 1 90 0 0 1 0 326
2019 159 56 2 88 0 0 1 0 306
2020 168 55 1 95 1 0 2 0 322
2021 150 39 5 111 0 1 3 0 309
2022 161 35 5 98 0 1 3 0 303
2023 179 39 6 80 1 3 3 0 311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 284 49.6 5.7 54.2
2014 271 49.4 5.4 52.4
2015 268 23.0 11.6 64.9
2016 281 22.0 12.7 55.9
2017 261 14.4 18.1 60.9
2018 326 23.0 14.1 56.7
2019 306 22.0 13.9 61.8
2020 322 23.0 14.0 61.5
2021 309 22.0 14.0 60.5
2022 303 22.0 13.7 57.4
2023 311 22.0 14.1 56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 284 49.6 5.7 54.2
2014 271 49.4 5.4 52.4
2015 268 23.0 11.6 64.9
2016 281 22.0 12.7 55.9
2017 261 14.4 18.1 60.9
2018 326 23.0 14.1 56.7
2019 306 22.0 13.9 61.8
2020 322 23.0 14.0 61.5
2021 309 22.0 14.0 60.5
2022 303 22.0 13.7 57.4
2023 311 22.0 14.1 56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $345 (3.2%) $10,511 (96.8%) $10,856

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1211th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1148th of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School)32.718.2
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buena Regional School District)32.718.2
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School)27.922.5
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Buena Regional School District)27.922.5
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School)34.426.2
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Buena Regional School District)34.426.2
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School)22.814.7
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Buena Regional School District)22.814.7
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School)26.534.5
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Buena Regional School District)26.534.5
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School)21.417
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Buena Regional School District)21.417
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306311
 1.6%
African American5639
 30.4%
American Indian01
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic8880
 9.1%
Pacific Islander03
White159179
 12.6%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%56.3%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School

Students at Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School are 58% White, 26% Hispanic, 13% African American, 2% Asian.

Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School.

Students who attend Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buena Regional Middle School
High : Buena Regional High School


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