Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, M. Joan Pearson Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Nothing Beats a Dragon
School Rankings
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M. Joan Pearson Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2045 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
24%
15%
White
43%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. Joan Pearson Elementary School's ranking?
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School is ranked #2045 out of 2,184 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend M. Joan Pearson Elementary School?
231 students attend M. Joan Pearson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of M. Joan Pearson Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. Joan Pearson Elementary School?
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does M. Joan Pearson Elementary School offer ?
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is M. Joan Pearson Elementary School part of?
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School is part of Delanco Township School District.
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