Edgewater Park Township School District

25 Washington Avenue
Edgewater Park, NJ 08010
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Edgewater Park Township 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,000 students in Edgewater Park Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Edgewater Park Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
1,000 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Edgewater Park Township School District, 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.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#556 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

28%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

5%
23%
(2022-23)
18.4%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
26%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
31%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
34%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,616 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,301 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$30 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$32,616
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$30,301
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Edgewater Park Township School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mildred Magowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Cherrix Avenue
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 877-1430
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Delanco Rd
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 871-3434
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Edgewater Park Township School District?
Edgewater Park Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,000 students.
What is the rank of Edgewater Park Township School District?
Edgewater Park Township School District is ranked #556 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 Edgewater Park Township School District?
34% of Edgewater Park Township School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgewater Park Township School District?
Edgewater Park Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Edgewater Park Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,301 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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