Absecon Public Schools School District

800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Absecon Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 900 students in Absecon Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Absecon Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
900 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Absecon Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#438 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Absecon Public Schools   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Absecon Public Schools   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Absecon Public Schools   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
222 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
32%
# Black Students
128 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
452 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
72
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
68
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
25
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,119 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,123 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Absecon Public Schools   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Absecon Public Schools   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,119
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Absecon Public Schools   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,123
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Absecon Public Schools   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Absecon Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma C Attales
Math: 20% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
H Ashton Marsh
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Irelan Ave
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: PK-4
| 513 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Absecon Public Schools School District?
Absecon Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 900 students.
What is the rank of Absecon Public Schools School District?
Absecon Public Schools School District is ranked #456 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 School District?
50% of Absecon Public Schools School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Absecon Public Schools School District?
Absecon Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Absecon Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,123 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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