South Valley Elementary School

Summary:

South Valley Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades PK-3 in the Moorestown Township Public School District in New Jersey, with 392 students. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with 80.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 79.2% in math, compared to 74.5% and 78.7% for the district, respectively.

South Valley Elementary School ranks very highly for the performance of specific student subgroups, placing 17th out of 1,317 New Jersey elementary schools for female students, 32nd out of 963 for white students, and 29th out of 989 for special education students. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates at 7.6%, well below the state average of 16.6%, and has a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at just 5.61%.

Compared to nearby elementary schools in the Mount Laurel Township School District, such as Mary E. Roberts Elementary School and George C. Baker Elementary School, South Valley Elementary School stands out as a high-performing outlier, with stronger academic proficiency rates and rankings. The school's consistent excellence over the past decade is a testament to its dedicated faculty and rigorous academic programs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 210 S Stanwick Rd
       Moorestown, NJ  08057


(856) 778-6640

District: Moorestown Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,108 Help


Students who attend South Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Moorestown Upper Elementary School
    William Allen Middle School
High:    Moorestown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
Asian:
21.9%
Two or more races:
9.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.8% Help


 See top rated New Jersey elementary schools

 Compare South Valley Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details South Valley Elementary School ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Moorestown Township Public School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.78. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details South Valley Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Moorestown Township Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Asian (21.9%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 4.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Valley Elementary School is 12.9. 1 elementary schools in the Moorestown Township Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare South Valley Elementary School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Valley Elementary School is $7,108. 1 elementary schools in the Moorestown Township Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Valley Elementary School 52nd of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See South Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
White students:


Moorestown Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moorestown Township Public School District 45th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for South Valley Elementary School?

Rank History for South Valley Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at South Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.84 89th 1298 93.1%
2005 83.56 74th 1303 94.3%
2006 75.75 319th 1314 75.7%
2007 72.76 382nd 1329 71.3%
2008 75.21 324th 1338 75.8%
2009 86.86 54th 1346 96.0%
2010 81.01 184th 1354 86.4%
2011 78.98 247th 1360 81.8%
2012 87.08 33rd 1363 97.6%
2013 87.94 30th 1367 97.8%
2014 87.76 41st 1363 97.0%
2015 96.47 7th 1357 99.5%
2016 87.72 131st 1346 90.3%
2017 92.67 40th 1352 97.0%
2018 92.89 47th 1353 96.5%
2019 94.46 20th 1360 98.5%
2021 80.43 217th 1317 83.5%
2022 95.63 25th 1345 98.1%
2023 95.30 26th 1342 98.1%
2024 93.78 52nd 1338 96.1%
See the entire list of New Jersey Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at South Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.75 213th 1001 78.7%
2019 90.23 71st 1007 92.9%
2021 66.59 200th 868 77.0%
2022 87.18 77th 949 91.9%
2023 94.51 35th 958 96.3%
2024 94.53 29th 989 97.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Female students at South Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.97 72nd 1333 94.6%
2019 93.04 33rd 1331 97.5%
2021 68.35 350th 1290 72.9%
2022 96.40 6th 1326 99.5%
2023 94.95 24th 1318 98.2%
2024 95.71 17th 1317 98.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at South Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.16 37th 1334 97.2%
2019 94.69 17th 1335 98.7%
2021 86.82 149th 1297 88.5%
2022 93.11 66th 1324 95.0%
2023 94.16 41st 1315 96.9%
2024 89.62 105th 1313 92.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at South Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.73 14th 370 96.2%
2019 82.64 27th 370 92.7%
2021 80.08 44th 339 87.0%
2022 77.68 60th 348 82.8%
2023 84.65 24th 346 93.1%
2024 72.63 91st 340 73.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for White students at South Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.62 37th 1022 96.4%
2019 88.21 49th 1023 95.2%
2021 64.38 276th 964 71.4%
2022 91.22 27th 976 97.2%
2023 89.54 57th 975 94.2%
2024 91.77 32nd 963 96.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

South Valley Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for South Valley Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about South Valley Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for South Valley Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 20 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1989 347 24 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 312 15 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 320 16 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 323 21 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 303 15 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 324 24 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 339 23 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 339 23 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 429 26 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 451 27 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 509 23 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 513 27 28 4 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 405 19 41 2 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 405 19 41 2 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 397 20 50 10 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 406 19 43 8 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2006 397 19 44 3 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 418 15 56 3 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 376 23 54 5 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 361 24 57 8 1 0 0 0 451
2010 364 22 49 9 0 0 5 0 449
2011 334 22 52 12 0 0 16 0 436
2012 331 16 51 10 0 0 17 0 425
2013 280 16 41 7 0 0 18 0 362
2014 235 16 47 11 0 0 23 0 332
2015 287 11 55 18 0 0 23 0 394
2016 254 18 79 19 0 0 30 0 400
2017 230 15 86 18 0 0 32 0 381
2018 255 19 88 21 0 0 36 0 419
2019 226 19 105 22 0 0 33 0 405
2020 218 17 92 24 1 0 36 0 388
2021 194 16 82 20 1 1 31 0 345
2022 209 17 99 17 1 2 32 0 377
2023 225 16 91 20 1 2 37 0 392
2024 233 21 87 18 1 1 37 0 398

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 South Valley Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 16.0 18.0 n/a
1989 388 16.0 24.2 n/a
1990 340 17.0 20.0 5
1991 349 16.0 21.8 3.7
1992 357 18.0 19.8 5.3
1993 336 18.4 18.3 10.1
1994 366 18.9 19.4 7.9
1995 377 19.7 19.1 10.1
1996 377 19.7 19.1 10.1
1998 476 23.8 20.0 4.6
1999 500 25.5 19.6 4.4
2000 558 28.1 19.9 4.7
2001 572 28.4 20.1 4.9
2002 467 26.0 18.0 4.7
2003 467 26.0 18.0 4.7
2004 478 27.8 17.2 5
2005 477 25.8 18.5 n/a
2006 464 28.0 16.6 2.6
2007 494 26.0 19.0 2.6
2008 460 22.0 20.9 1.3
2009 451 32.0 11.3 3.5
2010 449 28.0 16.0 5.8
2011 436 24.5 17.7 5.3
2012 425 26.1 16.2 5.6
2013 362 25.0 14.4 4.1
2014 332 25.5 13.0 6.3
2015 394 28.0 14.0 8.6
2016 400 29.0 13.7 11
2017 381 28.6 13.3 7.6
2018 419 28.6 14.6 6.2
2019 405 29.4 13.7 4.4
2020 388 32.3 12.0 7.2
2021 345 30.8 11.2 9.3
2022 377 31.8 11.8 5.3
2023 392 30.8 12.7 5.6
2024 398 30.8 12.9 4.8

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 South Valley Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 16.0 18.0 n/a
1989 388 16.0 24.2 n/a
1990 340 17.0 20.0 5
1991 349 16.0 21.8 3.7
1992 357 18.0 19.8 5.3
1993 336 18.4 18.3 10.1
1994 366 18.9 19.4 7.9
1995 377 19.7 19.1 10.1
1996 377 19.7 19.1 10.1
1998 476 23.8 20.0 4.6
1999 500 25.5 19.6 4.4
2000 558 28.1 19.9 4.7
2001 572 28.4 20.1 4.9
2002 467 26.0 18.0 4.7
2003 467 26.0 18.0 4.7
2004 478 27.8 17.2 5
2005 477 25.8 18.5 n/a
2006 464 28.0 16.6 2.6
2007 494 26.0 19.0 2.6
2008 460 22.0 20.9 1.3
2009 451 32.0 11.3 3.5
2010 449 28.0 16.0 5.8
2011 436 24.5 17.7 5.3
2012 425 26.1 16.2 5.6
2013 362 25.0 14.4 4.1
2014 332 25.5 13.0 6.3
2015 394 28.0 14.0 8.6
2016 400 29.0 13.7 11
2017 381 28.6 13.3 7.6
2018 419 28.6 14.6 6.2
2019 405 29.4 13.7 4.4
2020 388 32.3 12.0 7.2
2021 345 30.8 11.2 9.3
2022 377 31.8 11.8 5.3
2023 392 30.8 12.7 5.6
2024 398 30.8 12.9 4.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Valley Elementary School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,108

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Valley Elementary 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 20th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Valley Elementary School)86.483.7
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moorestown Township Public School District)81.175.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Valley Elementary School)87.580.5
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Moorestown Township Public School District)81.779.9
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405392
 3.2%
African American1916
 15.8%
American Indian01
Asian10591
 13.3%
Hispanic2220
 9.1%
Pacific Islander02
White226225
 0.4%
Two or More Races3337
 12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.4%5.6%
 1.2%


Schools Near South Valley Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about South Valley Elementary School

Yes! South Valley Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 52nd of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend South Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moorestown Upper Elementary School
Middle : William Allen Middle School
High : Moorestown High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended South Valley Elementary School.

Students at South Valley Elementary School are 59% White, 22% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.


Rate South Valley Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for South Valley Elementary School!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 114 milliseconds.