Top Rankings
Absecon Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 908 students in Absecon Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Absecon Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
908 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Absecon Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#430 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
32%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,068 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,949
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,068
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Absecon Public Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emma C Attales
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
H Ashton Marsh
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Ave
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Absecon Public Schools?
Absecon Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 908 students.
What is the rank of Absecon Public Schools?
Absecon Public Schools is ranked #430 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Absecon Public Schools?
44% of Absecon Public Schools students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Absecon Public Schools?
Absecon Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Absecon Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,068 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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