Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08068


Summary:

The 08068 zip code in Pemberton Township, New Jersey is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Pemberton Township School District. While the district is ranked 516 out of 615 in the state, a few schools stand out, both positively and negatively, in terms of academic performance and student demographics.

Pemberton Township High School, the only high school in the area, has a relatively high 96.3% four-year graduation rate, but its academic performance is quite low, with only 32.6% of 9th graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 10.5% proficient in Algebra I. In contrast, Helen A. Fort Middle School stands out for its exceptional 85.2% proficiency rate in 8th grade Algebra I, though its overall academic performance in other subjects remains below state averages.

Across the schools, there are high levels of economic disadvantage, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant concern, ranging from 26.9% to 35.3% across the schools. While the student population is diverse, the schools generally perform below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes in this community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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