Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08640

Summary:

The 08640 zip code is home to a single school, Fort Dix Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Pemberton Township School District. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, particularly in the upper elementary grades. Additionally, Fort Dix Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 and a diverse student population, with a mix of White, Hispanic, and African American students.

While the school's academic achievements are noteworthy, it faces some challenges, such as a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6% and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 41.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school district's spending per student, at $14,204, is higher than the national average for elementary schools, suggesting a commitment to investing in student education.

Overall, Fort Dix Elementary School stands out as a strong performer in the 08640 zip code, with a focus on academic excellence and a diverse student body. However, the school's leadership and the Pemberton Township School District may need to address the issues of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges to ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)			NJSLA Mathematics (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Dix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1199 Fort Dix Juliustown Road	Fort Dix	08640	Burlington County	Pemberton Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 893-8141	275	30	9.1	41.8%	124 (45.1%)	44 (16.0%)	62 (22.5%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	36 (13.1%)	56.9	586^th of 1342 public elementary schools	56.3%		40.1	797^th of 1345 public elementary schools	40.7%	211	40.9	37.5	41.7	63.6	55.0	52.8	50.0	$14,204	$383	$13,821

Cities Near Zip Code 08640

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Browns Mills	2.22 mi	2	507^th
Fort Dix	2.27 mi	1	285^th
Wrightstown	2.41 mi	3	462^nd
Joint Base Mdl	2.75 mi	1	325^th
Pemberton	3.78 mi	6	492^nd

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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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