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Valley Park Elementary School

63 Mahoney Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Valley Park Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley Park Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
362 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 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
The diversity score of Valley Park Elementary School is 0.50, 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)
(09-10)
75-79%
73%
(09-10)
60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
33%
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Black
6%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Park Elementary 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
31%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Park Elementary 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
School District Name
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Valley Park Elementary School?
362 students attend Valley Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Valley Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Park Elementary School?
Valley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Park Elementary School offer ?
Valley Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Valley Park Elementary School part of?
Valley Park Elementary School is part of Pennsville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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