Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Hanover 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hanover Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hanover Township School's student population of 186 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Panthers
School Rankings
New Hanover 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 New Hanover Township School is 0.67, 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
#1770 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
40%
34%
Black
16%
15%
White
38%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hanover Township School's ranking?
New Hanover Township School is ranked #1770 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Hanover Township School often compared to?
New Hanover Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Dix Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend New Hanover Township School?
186 students attend New Hanover Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of New Hanover Township School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hanover Township School?
New Hanover Township School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Hanover Township School offer ?
New Hanover Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hanover Township School part of?
New Hanover Township School is part of New Hanover Township School District.
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