Serving 289 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alloway Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alloway Township School's student population of 289 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Alloway Township School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alloway Township School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
86%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alloway Township School's ranking?
Alloway Township School is ranked #1444 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alloway Township School often compared to?
Alloway Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsinboro Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alloway Township School?
289 students attend Alloway Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Alloway Township School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alloway Township School offer ?
Alloway Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alloway Township School part of?
Alloway Township School is part of Alloway TWP School District.
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