Top Rankings
Hamilton Township 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 3 public schools serving 2,870 students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,870 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hamilton Township 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.
Overall District Rank
#543 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
132 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
739 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
32%
# Black Students
714 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
25%
15%
# White Students
1,051 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
37%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
226 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
262
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
257
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
245
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
272
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
247
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
302
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
319
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
303
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:
156
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,223 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,502 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,223
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,502
$26,228
Best Hamilton Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Davies Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1876 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #22.
George L. Hess Educational Complex
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Babcock Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Grades: 2-5
| 1,263 students
Rank: n/an/a
5801 Third Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Grades: PK-1
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,870 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton Township School District is ranked #549 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 Hamilton Township School District?
37% of Hamilton Township School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,502 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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