Pleasant Valley School

www.harrisontwp.k12.nj.us/

578 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley School, located at 401 Cedar Road in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, is a prominent elementary school within the Harrison Township School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing academic environment. It is part of a community-oriented district that places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student engagement, often utilizing a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. Located in a growing suburban area, Pleasant Valley School benefits from a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere. By providing a wide range of extracurricular opportunities and academic support programs, the school aims to cultivate a positive educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

578

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Valley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	35
Black	37
Asian	19
Two or More	22

White
465 (80.4%)
Black
37 (6.4%)
Hispanic
35 (6.1%)
Two or More
22 (3.8%)
Asian
19 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrison Township School District
Phone:	(856)223-5120
Website:	http://www.harrisontwp.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 186

Grade 5 196

Grade 6 196