Lodi School District

8 Hunter Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,075 students in Lodi School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lodi School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,075 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lodi School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#196 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
38%
70%
49%
18%
23%
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
62%
34%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
22%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,437 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 $23,374 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,437
$26,931
Spending / Student
$23,374
$25,828

Best Lodi School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
370 Westervelt Place
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-0514
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hilltop School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Kipp Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 778-1213
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Passaic Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Wilson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 473-8189
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
75 First Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-8662
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 N Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Lodi High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Putnam Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lodi School District?
Lodi School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,075 students.
What is the rank of Lodi School District?
Lodi School District is ranked #195 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi School District?
62% of Lodi School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lodi School District?
Lodi School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lodi School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,374 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,075 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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