Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Commercial 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Haleyville-Mauricetown Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Port Norris, NJ, covering approximately 34.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Commercial Township School's student population of 505 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Commercial 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 Commercial Township School is 0.54, 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
#2070 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commercial Township School's ranking?
Commercial Township School is ranked #2070 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Commercial Township School often compared to?
Commercial Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maurice River Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Commercial Township School?
505 students attend Commercial Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Commercial Township School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Commercial Township School?
Commercial Township School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Commercial Township School offer ?
Commercial Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Commercial Township School part of?
Commercial Township School is part of Commercial Township School District.
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