The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Math. The lowest is 74% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mary E. Roberts Elementary School
Mary E. Roberts Elementary School is one of the primary entry points into the Moorestown Township Public School District, serving children in pre-kindergarten through grade three. It is a regular public school in a district that has long drawn families to this Philadelphia suburb. Because the school’s grade band ends at third grade, there are no graduation rates or secondary-level metrics to report; the school’s academic picture is built entirely from state assessments given at the end of third grade.
On those assessments, the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments, third graders at Roberts posted proficiency rates that place the school in the top quarter of elementary schools relative to districts in Burlington County. A strong majority of tested students scored at or above the state’s proficiency threshold in both math and English language arts. The math proficiency rate was higher than the ELA rate, but both are well above the county median for elementary-level performance. For a school that ends at third grade, these results represent the last year before students move to an upper elementary or intermediate building, and they signal solid foundational skills entering the next stage.
The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students each making up smaller shares. About one in six students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that reflects the generally high-income character of the township. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available from the source, so a family with specific support needs would want to inquire directly with the school about those populations and services.
Housing in Moorestown is expensive. Home values sit well above state and national averages, and the typical monthly housing payment, factoring in a standard mortgage, is high relative to incomes. Renting is also costly. This economic context shapes the peer environment at Roberts: the student body is drawn from neighborhoods where housing costs are a substantial barrier for many families, and the share of students in poverty is modest. The broader Burlington County housing market has been active, with inventory tightening and prices climbing.
Moorestown itself is a primarily residential township about ten miles east of Philadelphia, with a historic commercial core along King’s Highway and a separate retail hub at the Moorestown Mall. The community blends a 47-acre historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with car-dependent suburban neighborhoods. Population growth has been steady but not rapid; the township recorded its highest decennial census count in 2020. A notable local development was the repeal of a long-standing ban on liquor sales, with sales now restricted to the mall area, a change that could shift commercial activity there. Major employers include BAYADA Home Health Care, which has its international headquarters in town, and the U.S. Navy maintains operations in the township.
For parents, the school sits within a district that recently approved a bond referendum for facility improvements across all its schools. Voters authorized funding for security upgrades, HVAC replacements, roof repairs, and accessibility enhancements. That work has implications for building conditions and property taxes over the life of the bonds. Families considering Roberts will want to understand which of those projects affect this specific building and what the timeline is.
Because the school serves only through third grade, a family’s experience here is a short one, typically three or four years. The academic foundation appears strong based on the available testing data, and the district’s overall reputation in Burlington County is built on consistent performance across its schools. What is missing from the public data is information on class sizes, staffing ratios, discipline patterns, or specific program offerings like art, music, or enrichment. A parent would need to visit or request that from the school directly to round out the picture.
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