Signal Hill School

Summary:

Signal Hill School is an exceptional elementary school located in Voorhees, New Jersey, serving 447 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Voorhees Township School District, which is ranked 116 out of 615 school districts in the state.

Signal Hill School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, ranking 199th out of 1,342 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics, where 67.1% of 3rd-grade students, 62.7% of 4th-grade students, and 68.9% of 5th-grade students scored proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 44.3%, and 40.1%, respectively. Signal Hill School's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and multiracial students compared to the surrounding schools, may contribute to its academic success and provide a rich learning environment for students.

The school's strong performance across different student subgroups, including traditionally underperforming groups, is a notable achievement. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Signal Hill School ranked 24th out of 463 New Jersey elementary schools for its performance with African American students, and 92nd out of 958 schools for its performance with special education students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Berlin Community School and Marlton Elementary, Signal Hill School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking higher and demonstrating stronger academic results across various subjects and grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-5

 33 Signal Hill Drive
       Voorhees, NJ  08043-9545


(856) 767-6749

District: Voorhees Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,765 Help


Students who attend Signal Hill School usually attend:

Middle:    Voorhees Middle School
High:    Eastern Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.9%
Asian:
14.8%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Signal Hill School ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Voorhees Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Signal Hill School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Voorhees Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.9%), Asian (14.8%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Voorhees Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Signal Hill School is 12.5. 2 elementary schools in the Voorhees Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Signal Hill School is $12,765, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Voorhees Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Signal Hill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Signal Hill School 199th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Signal Hill School in the ranking list.)

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Voorhees Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Voorhees Township School District 116th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Signal Hill School

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Rank History for all students at Signal Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.86 271st 1204 77.5%
2004 83.62 93rd 1298 92.8%
2005 82.00 119th 1303 90.9%
2006 74.02 360th 1314 72.6%
2007 79.27 160th 1329 88.0%
2008 78.33 214th 1338 84.0%
2009 77.63 270th 1346 79.9%
2010 81.76 157th 1354 88.4%
2011 81.34 172nd 1360 87.4%
2012 81.48 176th 1363 87.1%
2013 79.43 254th 1367 81.4%
2014 67.79 520th 1363 61.8%
2015 73.23 378th 1357 72.1%
2016 78.77 290th 1346 78.5%
2017 74.60 375th 1352 72.3%
2018 77.18 320th 1353 76.3%
2019 79.99 273rd 1360 79.9%
2021 90.84 116th 1317 91.2%
2022 85.34 201st 1345 85.1%
2023 85.40 199th 1342 85.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Signal Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.60 192nd 1001 80.8%
2019 77.49 169th 1007 83.2%
2021 74.98 142nd 868 83.6%
2022 82.44 110th 949 88.4%
2023 86.30 92nd 958 90.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Signal Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.99 274th 1333 79.4%
2019 79.57 250th 1331 81.2%
2021 88.01 121st 1290 90.6%
2022 82.39 234th 1326 82.4%
2023 83.98 197th 1318 85.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Signal Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 385th 1334 71.1%
2019 77.30 295th 1335 77.9%
2021 89.34 121st 1297 90.7%
2022 85.34 181st 1324 86.3%
2023 84.62 196th 1315 85.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Signal Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.04 159th 370 57.0%
2019 78.14 53rd 370 85.7%
2021 80.50 41st 339 87.9%
2022 69.85 96th 348 72.4%
2023 60.95 143rd 346 58.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Signal Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.61 59th 517 88.6%
2019 63.48 157th 522 69.9%
2023 92.51 24th 463 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Signal Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.73 171st 1022 83.3%
2019 76.77 178th 1023 82.6%
2021 88.21 60th 964 93.8%
2022 77.77 183rd 976 81.3%
2023 78.38 162nd 975 83.4%
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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 Signal Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 339 16 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 380 18 25 7 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 390 19 20 12 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 382 23 24 10 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 393 18 26 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 434 22 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 434 22 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 463 36 33 5 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 469 47 44 7 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 458 46 57 5 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 468 50 61 6 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2002 466 58 65 7 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 466 58 65 7 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 450 52 66 8 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2005 433 50 70 4 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2006 438 37 66 11 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2007 432 45 67 10 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2008 418 42 76 14 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2009 415 46 89 11 0 0 14 0 575
2010 398 42 79 22 0 0 19 0 560
2011 378 34 75 22 0 0 18 0 527
2012 373 41 76 24 0 0 18 0 532
2013 304 48 69 17 0 0 25 0 463
2014 302 49 78 19 0 0 30 0 478
2015 292 46 70 26 0 0 25 0 459
2016 299 44 89 31 2 0 27 0 492
2017 273 52 95 30 0 0 27 0 477
2018 284 55 117 40 0 0 34 0 530
2019 293 49 110 42 0 1 29 0 524
2020 289 34 89 37 0 0 36 0 485
2021 264 31 90 34 0 0 29 0 448
2022 296 35 88 29 0 0 35 0 483
2023 281 36 66 24 0 0 40 0 447

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 Signal Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 374 24.0 15.5 0.8
1991 431 30.0 14.3 0.7
1992 441 32.0 13.7 0.7
1993 439 31.8 13.8 0.9
1994 442 33.8 13.1 0.7
1995 486 33.0 14.7 1.6
1996 486 33.0 14.7 1.6
1998 537 32.0 16.8 4.1
1999 567 35.0 16.2 1.9
2000 566 40.0 14.2 6.2
2001 585 40.3 14.5 5.6
2002 596 41.5 14.4 5.2
2003 596 41.5 14.4 5.2
2004 576 41.5 13.9 5
2005 557 39.0 14.3 n/a
2006 552 39.0 14.2 3.1
2007 554 39.0 14.2 3.8
2008 550 31.0 17.7 4.2
2009 575 43.8 11.0 6.6
2010 560 37.0 15.1 7.7
2011 527 37.3 14.1 5.9
2012 532 44.0 12.0 6.4
2013 463 38.3 12.0 7.8
2014 478 38.9 12.2 7.7
2015 459 37.0 12.4 8.1
2016 492 34.0 14.4 6.9
2017 477 34.0 14.0 8
2018 530 35.8 14.7 10.2
2019 524 35.3 14.8 6.1
2020 485 35.9 13.5 7.4
2021 448 38.1 11.7 8.7
2022 483 34.4 14.0 6.4
2023 447 35.7 12.5 8.9

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 Signal Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 374 24.0 15.5 0.8
1991 431 30.0 14.3 0.7
1992 441 32.0 13.7 0.7
1993 439 31.8 13.8 0.9
1994 442 33.8 13.1 0.7
1995 486 33.0 14.7 1.6
1996 486 33.0 14.7 1.6
1998 537 32.0 16.8 4.1
1999 567 35.0 16.2 1.9
2000 566 40.0 14.2 6.2
2001 585 40.3 14.5 5.6
2002 596 41.5 14.4 5.2
2003 596 41.5 14.4 5.2
2004 576 41.5 13.9 5
2005 557 39.0 14.3 n/a
2006 552 39.0 14.2 3.1
2007 554 39.0 14.2 3.8
2008 550 31.0 17.7 4.2
2009 575 43.8 11.0 6.6
2010 560 37.0 15.1 7.7
2011 527 37.3 14.1 5.9
2012 532 44.0 12.0 6.4
2013 463 38.3 12.0 7.8
2014 478 38.9 12.2 7.7
2015 459 37.0 12.4 8.1
2016 492 34.0 14.4 6.9
2017 477 34.0 14.0 8
2018 530 35.8 14.7 10.2
2019 524 35.3 14.8 6.1
2020 485 35.9 13.5 7.4
2021 448 38.1 11.7 8.7
2022 483 34.4 14.0 6.4
2023 447 35.7 12.5 8.9

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 Signal Hill School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $134 (1.0%) $12,631 (99.0%) $12,765

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Signal Hill 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 273rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 199th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Signal Hill School)75.368.5
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Voorhees Township School District)75.357.2
 18.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Signal Hill School)79.467.1
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Voorhees Township School District)75.863.8
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Signal Hill School)77.873.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Voorhees Township School District)76.875.2
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Signal Hill School)67.262.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Voorhees Township School District)67.767.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Signal Hill School)67.679.7
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Voorhees Township School District)72.676.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Signal Hill School)63.868.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Voorhees Township School District)66.861.2
 5.6%
   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 Students524447
 14.7%
African American4936
 26.5%
American Indian00
Asian11066
 40%
Hispanic4224
 42.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White293281
 4.1%
Two or More Races2940
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%8.9%
 2.8%


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Students at Signal Hill School are 63% White, 15% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Signal Hill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Voorhees Middle School
High : Eastern Regional High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Signal Hill School.

Signal Hill School ranks 199th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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