Top Rankings
Florence 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 3 public schools serving 1,512 students in Florence Township 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 Florence Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,512 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Florence 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#514 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
23%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,893 in this school district is less 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 $26,546 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$40 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,893
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,546
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Florence Township School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Riverfront School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Front Street
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Gr: 4-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Roebling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Hornberger Ave
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-4640
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-4640
Gr: PK-3 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Florence Township Memorial High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Cedar Lane
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence Township School District?
Florence Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,512 students.
What is the rank of Florence Township School District?
Florence Township School District is ranked #510 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 Florence Township School District?
47% of Florence Township School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence Township School District?
Florence 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 Florence Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,546 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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