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Burlington County Special Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 455 students in Burlington County Special Services School District.
Public Schools in Burlington County Special Services School District have a diversity score of 0.70, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
455 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 40-49% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-49%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
34%
% Black
32%
15%
% White
41%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $142,673 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $129,547 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$142,673
$26,931
Spending / Student
$129,547
$25,828
Best Burlington County Special Services School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington County Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Briggs Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westampton Campus
Special Education School
20 Pioneer Blvd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington County Special Services School District?
Burlington County Special Services School District manages 2 public schools serving 455 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington County Special Services School District?
41% of Burlington County Special Services School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington County Special Services School District?
Burlington County Special Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Burlington County Special Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $129,547 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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