Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Aletta Crichton 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 was 72% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)53%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
17%
15%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Aletta Crichton?
340 students attend Aletta Crichton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Aletta Crichton students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Aletta Crichton offer ?
Aletta Crichton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Aletta Crichton part of?
Aletta Crichton is part of Pemberton Township School District.
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