The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Science. The lowest is 48% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Oaklyn, a small, densely built residential borough in Camden County, New Jersey. It is one of the elementary schools within the Haddon Township School District. The school is a regular public school, and its enrollment is small enough that each grade typically has between one and two sections.
Academic performance on the state’s NJSLA assessments shows a mixed but largely positive picture, especially when placed in the context of other schools within Camden County. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades lands in the top quartile among districts in the county, meaning that, on average, a relatively high share of students meet state benchmarks. That said, the pattern varies by grade and subject. In third grade, about half of students scored proficient or above in math, while in English language arts (ELA) the share was somewhat lower. Fourth-grade results were notably stronger in ELA than in math, with the majority of fourth graders meeting the standard in reading and writing. Fifth graders performed better in math than in earlier grades and showed a similar level in ELA. Science results for fifth graders—tested separately under a slightly different proficiency scale—were comparable to their math and ELA outcomes. The school’s small tested cohorts mean that a few students can shift percentages noticeably, so these numbers should be read as directional rather than definitive.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and smaller numbers of Black and multiracial students. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the school serves a relatively middle-income population. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the records reviewed, so a parent may want to follow up with the school directly on those supports.
Oaklyn itself is a borough with a tight-knit, small-town character and a high population density. The street grid is lined with small homes, and major roads like the White Horse Pike run through town, bringing commercial activity. The borough’s population has been relatively stable with a slight decline over the past two decades; no major new housing developments are apparent. Public school students in Oaklyn attend Jennings for elementary grades and then move to Collingswood for middle and high school, a neighboring district arrangement that families should factor into their planning. Housing in the area carries a value that sits below the New Jersey state benchmark but close to the national average, and the rental market is similarly moderate.
The Haddon Township School District, which operates Jennings, did not surface any recent major changes or initiatives in publicly available sources, so the district’s direction appears steady rather than in flux. The school’s environment data, including discipline, staffing ratios, and chronic absenteeism, were all absent from the available records, leaving several aspects of day-to-day school life uncharacterized here.
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School offers a solid academic footing for elementary students within a small, walkable community. Its proficiency results are generally above the midpoint for Camden County schools, particularly in older elementary grades. Families looking for a small public elementary in a residential South Jersey borough, with a path to Collingswood for later grades, will find a straightforward option here. Those seeking detailed information on special education services, English learner programming, or school climate will need to reach out to the school or district directly, as those specifics are not reflected in the data examined.
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