Serving 185 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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The New Hanover Township School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Wrightstown, NJ, covering approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Hanover Township School's student population of 185 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.66, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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?
185 students attend New Hanover Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of New Hanover Township School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 5% 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 9:1, 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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