Top Rankings
Linwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 787 students in Linwood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Linwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
787 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Linwood City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
82%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,593 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,813
$26,931
Spending / Student
$21,593
$25,828
Best Linwood City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belhaven Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 Belhaven Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Grades: 5-8
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Seaview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2015 Wabash Ave
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linwood City School District?
Linwood City School District manages 2 public schools serving 787 students.
What is the rank of Linwood City School District?
Linwood City School District is ranked #82 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linwood City School District?
82% of Linwood City School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linwood City School District?
Linwood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Linwood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,593 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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