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Samuel T. Busansky School

16 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 297 students in grades 3-5, Samuel T. Busansky School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Samuel T. Busansky School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Samuel T. Busansky School's student population of 297 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
297 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Samuel T. Busansky School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel T. Busansky School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1524 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Samuel T. Busansky School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Samuel T. Busansky School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Samuel T. Busansky School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Samuel T. Busansky School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Samuel T. Busansky School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Samuel T. Busansky School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Samuel T. Busansky School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Samuel T. Busansky School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Samuel T. Busansky School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel T. Busansky School's ranking?
Samuel T. Busansky School is ranked #1524 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Samuel T. Busansky School?
297 students attend Samuel T. Busansky School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Samuel T. Busansky School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel T. Busansky School?
Samuel T. Busansky School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel T. Busansky School offer ?
Samuel T. Busansky School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Samuel T. Busansky School part of?
Samuel T. Busansky School is part of Pemberton Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Samuel T. Busansky School located?
Samuel T. Busansky School is located in the Pemberton Heights neighborhood of Pemberton, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Pemberton Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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