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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VOORHEES TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341683006061

Signal Hill School

33 Signal Hill Drive, VOORHEES, NJ 08043 · (856) 767-6749 · Camden County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL436 STUDENTS
Enrollment
436
Elementary
DISTRICT 499 · STATE 405
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
8%
37 students
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 41%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
55
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
88
Grade 3
75
Grade 4
84
Grade 5
74
Student demographics
White
27663%
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 37%
Hispanic
338%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 35%
Black
348%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 14%
Asian
5513%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 10%
Two+
358%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 3%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22151%
Female
21549%

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Test scores

NJSLA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
68.0%
NJ avg 53.1% . -2.3pp since 2023
Math
72.0%
NJ avg 41.6% . +10.1pp since 2023
Source: NJSLA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
63.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.5%
based on NJ schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.4pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
436
-94 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 14.8:1
% White
63%
was 54%
% Hispanic
8%
was 8%
% Black
8%
was 10%
% Asian
13%
was 22%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Signal Hill School

Located at 33 Signal Hill Drive, in VOORHEES, New Jersey, Signal Hill School is a mid-sized elementary campus that enrolls 436 students (grades K through 5), run under Voorhees Township School District.

Across the 5 schools in Voorhees Township School District (2,974 students total), Signal Hill School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Signal Hill School reports that White students make up the majority at 63%. Beyond that, the school shows 13% Asian, 8% multiracial, 8% Black, 8% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 55% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.9:1. The state averages about 11.4:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 8% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Camden County (around 50%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Signal Hill School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 61.5%; this one delivers 63.9%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Camden County) shows that median household income runs about $88,755, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Signal Hill School is one of 158 public schools in Camden County (combined enrollment of about 82,104 students).

The closest other public school is Edward T. Hamilton, roughly 1.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Signal Hill School ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 47.8%.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Signal Hill School's enrollment has contracted 18% since 2018, when it stood at 530 (now 436). Over the same period, the White share increased from 54% to 63%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 14.8:1 in 2018 to 11.9:1 today.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Camden County at a glance

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Population
527,257
Census ACS
Median income
$88,755
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
82,104 students

Quick facts

School name
Signal Hill School
District
Voorhees Township School District
Address
33 Signal Hill Drive, VOORHEES, NJ 08043
Phone
(856) 767-6749
County
Camden County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
436
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
37 (8%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
341683006061
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Voorhees Township School District
Other schools in VOORHEES
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Signal Hill School
How large is Signal Hill School?
Signal Hill School enrolls approximately 436 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Signal Hill School serve?
Signal Hill School serves grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at Signal Hill School?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at Signal Hill School.
How diverse is Signal Hill School?
Signal Hill School reports a student body of 63% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Black, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Signal Hill School?
Signal Hill School is overseen by Voorhees Township School District in Camden County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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