Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alloway Township School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alloway Township School's student population of 286 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alloway Township School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alloway Township School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
84%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alloway Township School's ranking?
Alloway Township School is ranked #1113 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alloway Township School?
286 students attend Alloway Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Alloway Township School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alloway Township School?
Alloway Township School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alloway Township School offer ?
Alloway Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alloway Township School part of?
Alloway Township School is part of Alloway TWP School District.
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