The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in English language arts. The lowest is 31% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School is the sole public elementary school in the small Camden County borough of Laurel Springs, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It is a regular public school and part of the Laurel Springs School District. Because the school stops at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report; middle and high school students attend schools in neighboring communities under sending-receiving arrangements. The student body is not large for its grade band. The school population is predominantly white, with Black and Hispanic students each making up a modest share of enrollment and a smaller share of Asian or multiracial students. Just under a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that places the school at a moderate level of economic need relative to other schools in the region.
On state assessments, Laurel Springs School’s results are mixed and vary notably by grade and subject. In English language arts, fourth graders posted a strong proficiency rate, and fifth and sixth graders performed at a high level. Third grade ELA results, however, were considerably weaker. In mathematics, the pattern is less consistent. Third, fourth, and sixth graders produced middle-range proficiency rates, while fifth grade math fell to a lower level. Science results, tested in fifth grade only, were also on the low side. When combining all tested subjects and grades into an overall proficiency measure, the school lands in the top quartile among districts in Camden County, a position driven largely by the strong upper-elementary ELA scores. A parent with a child in the upper grades may see a different picture than a parent of a younger student, and the third-grade numbers in both subjects are worth a conversation with the school.
The school environment data offers limited details. There is no reported information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course access. A parent who wants to understand class sizes, teacher experience, or the range of programs beyond the core subjects will need to ask the school directly. The school is not a charter or magnet and does not appear to have a Title I designation in the available data.
The borough of Laurel Springs is a tiny, densely settled residential community that covers a very small land area. It was named for springs that once ran through laurel groves, and its compact downtown runs along West Atlantic Avenue, where Borough Hall sits. Housing values in the ZIP code are notably below the statewide benchmark, making the area relatively affordable by New Jersey standards. Rents also fall below the state norm. However, the borough has carried a very high property tax rate, which may factor into a family's overall cost calculations. The housing market in Camden County more broadly shows rising median listing prices and a relatively low number of days on market, indicating steady demand.
The school district itself is a single-school district serving only these elementary grades, and publicly reported information suggests it has been stable in recent years, with no major changes in curriculum, facilities, or tax measures surfaced. Because the district is so small and contained, families should be aware that their children will transition to a different school and district for seventh grade and again for high school. That means the elementary experience at Laurel Springs School is just one part of a longer educational path that plays out across multiple municipalities.
For a family considering this school, the primary draw is a small, close-knit elementary setting in a borough where housing is more affordable than in many New Jersey suburbs, offset by high property taxes. The academic picture is strongest in upper-elementary reading, while math and early-grade literacy show more variability. The lack of detailed data on student support services, discipline, and staff qualifications means that a thorough visit and direct questions to the school would be important steps before forming a full judgment.
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