Upper Pittsgrove School

Summary:

Upper Pittsgrove School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Monroeville, New Jersey, part of the Upper Pittsgrove Township School District. With 333 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency and student growth.

Upper Pittsgrove School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates in NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments well above the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 64.3%, compared to the state average of 43.6%. Similarly, the school's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate was 64.3%, compared to the state's 47.6%. The school's student growth metrics are also strong, with Upper Pittsgrove ranking 12th out of 948 New Jersey elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students in 2020-2021.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, Upper Pittsgrove School stands out for its academic excellence. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate of 64.3% was significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools like Dorothy L. Bullock School (19.4%), Herma S. Simmons Elementary School (29.8%), and Aura Elementary School (35%). Additionally, Upper Pittsgrove School has maintained a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating consistent high performance, in contrast with some nearby schools that have lower 1- or 2-star ratings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 235 Pine Tavern Road
       Monroeville, NJ  08343-9402


(856) 358-8163

District: UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
439th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,593 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Compare Details Upper Pittsgrove School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Upper Pittsgrove School ranks better than 75% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.03. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Pittsgrove School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Pittsgrove School is $14,593.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Pittsgrove School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Pittsgrove School 439th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Upper Pittsgrove School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Upper Pittsgrove School 186th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Upper Pittsgrove School in the ranking list.)

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UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District 188th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upper Pittsgrove School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 21.05 973rd 1204 19.2%
2004 55.89 729th 1298 43.8%
2005 49.36 821st 1303 37.0%
2006 73.86 367th 1314 72.1%
2007 61.66 678th 1329 49.0%
2008 54.27 780th 1338 41.7%
2009 54.06 752nd 1346 44.1%
2010 52.83 785th 1354 42.0%
2011 63.11 629th 1360 53.8%
2012 73.44 410th 1363 69.9%
2013 77.69 297th 1367 78.3%
2014 77.93 292nd 1363 78.6%
2015 51.12 707th 1357 47.9%
2016 51.27 694th 1346 48.4%
2017 59.80 591st 1352 56.3%
2018 71.70 430th 1353 68.2%
2019 76.17 342nd 1360 74.9%
2021 71.53 328th 1317 75.1%
2022 64.52 501st 1345 62.8%
2023 57.90 571st 1342 57.5%
2024 68.52 439th 1338 67.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.99 12th 948 98.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.35 238th 1333 82.1%
2019 77.99 280th 1331 79.0%
2021 68.79 338th 1290 73.8%
2022 59.75 542nd 1326 59.1%
2023 59.84 527th 1318 60.0%
2024 68.36 416th 1317 68.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.95 475th 1334 64.4%
2019 74.08 348th 1335 73.9%
2021 73.05 295th 1297 77.3%
2022 63.14 484th 1324 63.4%
2023 54.20 591st 1315 55.1%
2024 66.29 431st 1313 67.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.26 379th 1022 62.9%
2019 62.25 382nd 1023 62.7%
2021 66.27 256th 964 73.4%
2022 50.78 486th 976 50.2%
2023 43.17 560th 975 42.6%
2024 57.73 407th 963 57.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Upper Pittsgrove School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.10 374th 574 34.8%
2004 57.81 329th 588 44.0%
2005 76.92 158th 599 73.6%
2006 73.47 200th 615 67.5%
2007 65.99 269th 631 57.4%
2008 54.95 370th 640 42.2%
2009 53.68 397th 664 40.2%
2010 50.05 422nd 677 37.7%
2011 53.19 401st 684 41.4%
2012 51.89 398th 677 41.2%
2013 71.40 231st 704 67.2%
2014 74.93 199th 717 72.2%
2015 63.94 221st 713 69.0%
2016 56.78 299th 713 58.1%
2017 66.79 227th 712 68.1%
2018 63.77 247th 716 65.5%
2019 57.85 309th 745 58.5%
2021 85.43 76th 652 88.3%
2022 86.93 62nd 745 91.7%
2023 81.23 116th 748 84.5%
2024 71.03 186th 743 75.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.90 251st 680 63.1%
2019 68.28 216th 703 69.3%
2021 78.84 103rd 625 83.5%
2022 82.28 102nd 726 86.0%
2023 82.95 106th 720 85.3%
2024 69.64 202nd 717 71.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.62 247th 675 63.4%
2019 51.12 335th 697 51.9%
2021 87.86 59th 635 90.7%
2022 89.63 53rd 730 92.7%
2023 76.67 143rd 718 80.1%
2024 64.21 223rd 719 69.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Upper Pittsgrove School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.03 277th 497 44.3%
2019 45.95 281st 504 44.2%
2021 72.13 81st 435 81.4%
2022 73.60 108th 512 78.9%
2023 63.16 171st 509 66.4%
2024 52.43 226th 510 55.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Open Quote This school is dehumanizing. I have hated it my entire life. Don't just think that I am saying this because i don't like doing work I actually like learning. They hire teachers that don't even have degrees. In 7th grade, I had a math teacher that almost everyone can agree was on drugs. She claimed she had a "math certificate". Not only did she mentally abuse us, but she bullied us! She picked on me and a few of my classmates. I have no idea why when I had an A in her class all 4 marking periods. She also never taught us anything. I think I'm speaking for anyone that ever had her. She would give us lessons that said they were fifth grade on them and we had already learned. No wonder I passed her class. Another factor that causes me to strongly detest this school is the teachers. Most teachers are miserable and treat us like criminals. Everyone is afraid to ask any questions because they will most likely snap. We have a minimum of 2 1/2 hours of homework/night. The principal is unworthy of his placement and is a pompous ass. He is arrogant and thinks he is god almighty. We need cards to go outside and if you get below a d in a class, you do not get one. Therefore, you cannot go outside until the next marking period. If you forget or lose your card, you shall not be permitted to step foot outside or god knows what'll happen to you. They treat us like college scholars and i do not think they realize that we are ages 4-14. I cry every night, every morning, and every day when I get off of the bus. Now that I'm in 8th grade and have suffered, 7 hours a day, 180 days a year, for about 10 years, I think I know how this school goes. It's changing, changing for the worst. Don't just think I'm the only one that feels this way. All day I hear, "I hate this school." My parents even hate it if after they heard the horror stories that came from this so called "school". Please, if you are considering incarcerating your child through this concentration camp, don't do it. I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy. Please help. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Upper Pittsgrove School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1989 133 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1990 121 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 122 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1992 172 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1993 187 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1994 178 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 382 12 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 382 12 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 381 10 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 381 13 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 384 12 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 392 17 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 390 16 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 390 16 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 389 17 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 398 23 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 387 22 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 403 16 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2008 348 14 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 352 15 2 15 0 0 0 0 384
2010 347 11 1 26 0 0 9 0 394
2011 346 13 3 26 0 0 6 0 394
2012 354 15 3 26 0 0 12 0 410
2013 326 13 3 36 0 0 17 0 395
2014 316 7 3 29 0 0 15 0 370
2015 309 2 3 33 0 0 13 0 360
2016 307 4 1 26 0 0 9 0 347
2017 305 7 1 31 0 0 4 0 348
2018 288 10 0 34 0 0 4 0 336
2019 277 11 0 23 0 0 7 0 318
2020 265 9 0 24 0 0 7 0 305
2021 268 9 0 22 0 0 6 0 305
2022 283 7 0 20 0 0 12 0 322
2023 291 7 3 22 0 0 10 0 333
2024 289 8 3 25 0 0 15 0 340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Upper Pittsgrove School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 138 9.0 15.3 n/a
1989 137 11.0 12.4 n/a
1990 132 10.0 13.2 3
1991 129 10.0 12.9 6.2
1992 184 12.0 15.3 8.2
1993 198 16.0 12.4 9.6
1994 189 12.0 15.8 10.1
1995 402 28.6 14.1 9
1996 402 28.6 14.1 9
1998 399 28.4 14.0 7.5
1999 402 29.0 13.9 8
2000 409 31.3 13.1 14.7
2001 425 31.5 13.5 14.4
2002 420 30.4 13.8 12.4
2003 420 30.4 13.8 12.4
2004 419 29.3 14.3 15.8
2005 438 27.9 15.7 n/a
2006 426 34.0 12.5 14.8
2007 434 34.0 12.8 17.3
2008 376 28.0 13.4 16.8
2009 384 32.5 9.4 19
2010 394 32.0 12.3 18.5
2011 394 32.7 12.0 19
2012 410 32.0 12.8 20
2013 395 n/a n/a 23.3
2014 370 35.0 10.5 21.1
2015 360 1.0 360.0 25.8
2016 347 1.0 347.0 23.1
2017 348 1.0 348.0 18.1
2018 336 1.0 336.0 1.2
2019 318 2.0 159.0 20.8
2020 305 30.3 10.0 13.8
2021 305 33.3 9.1 1
2022 322 34.0 9.4 10.2
2023 333 2.0 166.5 13.5
2024 340 33.7 10.0 10

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 Upper Pittsgrove School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 138 9.0 15.3 n/a
1989 137 11.0 12.4 n/a
1990 132 10.0 13.2 3
1991 129 10.0 12.9 6.2
1992 184 12.0 15.3 8.2
1993 198 16.0 12.4 9.6
1994 189 12.0 15.8 10.1
1995 402 28.6 14.1 9
1996 402 28.6 14.1 9
1998 399 28.4 14.0 7.5
1999 402 29.0 13.9 8
2000 409 31.3 13.1 14.7
2001 425 31.5 13.5 14.4
2002 420 30.4 13.8 12.4
2003 420 30.4 13.8 12.4
2004 419 29.3 14.3 15.8
2005 438 27.9 15.7 n/a
2006 426 34.0 12.5 14.8
2007 434 34.0 12.8 17.3
2008 376 28.0 13.4 16.8
2009 384 32.5 9.4 19
2010 394 32.0 12.3 18.5
2011 394 32.7 12.0 19
2012 410 32.0 12.8 20
2013 395 n/a n/a 23.3
2014 370 35.0 10.5 21.1
2015 360 1.0 360.0 25.8
2016 347 1.0 347.0 23.1
2017 348 1.0 348.0 18.1
2018 336 1.0 336.0 1.2
2019 318 2.0 159.0 20.8
2020 305 30.3 10.0 13.8
2021 305 33.3 9.1 1
2022 322 34.0 9.4 10.2
2023 333 2.0 166.5 13.5
2024 340 33.7 10.0 10

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Upper Pittsgrove School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $703 (4.8%) $13,890 (95.2%) $14,593

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Pittsgrove School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 342nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 571st of 1342 Elementary schools
 17.4%
Ranks 309th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 116th of 748 Middle schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Upper Pittsgrove School)73.937.6
 36.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)73.937.6
 36.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Upper Pittsgrove School)91.362.5
 28.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)91.362.5
 28.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Pittsgrove School)90.682.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)90.682.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Upper Pittsgrove School)81.251.7
 29.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)81.251.7
 29.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Pittsgrove School)66.644.4
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)66.644.4
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Upper Pittsgrove School)61.633.4
 28.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)61.633.4
 28.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Pittsgrove School)47.348.2
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)47.348.2
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Upper Pittsgrove School)55.551.7
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)55.551.7
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Pittsgrove School)57.672.2
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)57.672.2
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Upper Pittsgrove School)48.564.9
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)48.564.9
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Pittsgrove School)58.175
 16.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)58.175
 16.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Upper Pittsgrove School)47.162.5
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (UPPER PITTSGROVE Township School District)47.162.5
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318333
 4.7%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic2322
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White277291
 5.1%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.8%13.5%
 7.2%


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Students at Upper Pittsgrove School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended Upper Pittsgrove School.

Upper Pittsgrove School ranks 439th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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