JOSEPH S. STACKHOUSE SCHOOL

Joseph S. Stackhouse School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pemberton Township School District school district, located in BROWNS MILLS, NJ with about 286 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Joseph S. Stackhouse School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Joseph S. Stackhouse School, located at 125A Trenton Road in Browns Mills, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility within the Pemberton Township School District. It is primarily recognized as an alternative school setting designed to provide structured academic and behavioral support for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. The school focuses on creating a smaller, more personalized atmosphere where educators can implement targeted interventions to help students overcome obstacles, improve attendance, and work toward meeting state graduation requirements.

The program at Stackhouse emphasizes both academic credit recovery and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a low student-to-teacher ratio, the school aims to foster stronger mentor-student relationships and provide individualized learning plans tailored to each student's specific needs. Through its specialized approach, the Joseph S. Stackhouse School serves as a vital resource for the district, offering at-risk students a pathway to academic success and the necessary skills to transition back into mainstream education or prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact Joseph S. Stackhouse School at (609) 893-8141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.