The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in Math. The lowest is 74% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on George C. Baker Elementary School
George C. Baker Elementary School is a regular public school in Moorestown, New Jersey, serving children from prekindergarten through third grade. It is one of the elementary schools within the Moorestown Township Public School District, a system that covers Moorestown’s primarily residential neighborhoods as well as its historic village center along King’s Highway.
Because Baker serves only the earliest grades, its academic profile is built on a single data point: state test results for third graders. Those results are strong. In both math and English language arts, a substantial majority of tested students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency benchmark, and the school’s overall performance places it among the highest-achieving elementary schools in Burlington County relative to the district-level comparison set. For a family focused on early literacy and numeracy foundations, this is a clear indicator that students are entering the upper elementary years well prepared. There are no high school metrics to consider here, since the school’s grade band stops at third grade, and there are no advanced course or career pathway offerings to evaluate for this age group.
The student body is relatively small for a school serving five grade levels, with enrollment spread across prekindergarten through third grade. The community a student will find reflects the broader affluence of Moorestown: a very small proportion of students come from households qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with the next-largest groups being Asian, Hispanic, multiracial, and Black students. Data on special education identification and English learner status were not available in the provided records, so a parent who wants to understand how the school supports students with individualized education plans or language development services should follow up directly with the school.
Moorestown itself is a well-regarded Philadelphia suburb with a historic downtown, a mix of old and newer residential areas, and a significant corporate and retail employment base anchored by employers such as BAYADA Home Health Care. Housing values are high, well above national benchmarks, reflecting the desirability of the area and the school district. The township has experienced modest, steady population growth over recent decades. A recent district-wide bond referendum approved by voters is funding facility improvements including security upgrades, HVAC replacements, and accessibility enhancements across all Moorestown schools, which includes Baker. This signals ongoing community investment in the physical school environment.
For a family weighing elementary options, George C. Baker Elementary offers a high-performing early academic start in a low-poverty, affluent suburban setting. The school’s size and grade span mean that students transition to another school within the district after third grade, so parents should also consider the feeder pattern for upper elementary and beyond. The missing data on special populations is a gap worth exploring; otherwise, the available evidence paints a picture of a strong foundational school in a community that places a premium on education and property values reflect that.
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