Deptford Township Public School District

2022 Good Intent Road
Deptford, NJ 08096
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,954 students in Deptford Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Deptford Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and 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
8 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,954 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
331 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Deptford Township Public 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#430 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Deptford Township Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deptford Township Public   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.
45%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deptford Township Public   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.
81%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Deptford Township Public   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
264 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
616 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
32%
# Black Students
874 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
22%
15%
# White Students
2,079 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
53%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
168
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
263
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
265
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
270
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
292
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
299
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
330
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
234
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
232
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,897 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,902 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Deptford Township Public   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
$95 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Deptford Township Public   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
$22,897
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Deptford Township Public   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
$23,902
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Deptford Township Public   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 Deptford Township Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deptford Township Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
890 Bankbridge Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Grades: 7-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Valley Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 College Blvd
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 415-9218
Grades: 2-6
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Deptford Township High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
575 S Fox Run Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #44.
Good Intent Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Good Intent Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2737
Grades: 2-6
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Shady Lane Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Peach Street
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Grades: 2-6
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Tract Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Iszard Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 686-2240
Grades: 2-6
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
1040 Monmouth Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Grades: PK-1
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Purdue Ave
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 464-1260
Grades: PK-1
| 256 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Deptford Township Public School District?
Deptford Township Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,954 students.
What is the rank of Deptford Township Public School District?
Deptford Township Public School District is ranked #423 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deptford Township Public School District?
53% of Deptford Township Public School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deptford Township Public School District?
Deptford Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Deptford Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,902 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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