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Medford Lakes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 434 students in Medford Lakes 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 Medford Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
434 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medford Lakes School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.4%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
35%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
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 $26,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,044 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,772
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,044
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Medford Lakes School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neeta School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 Neeta Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-5155
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-5155
Gr: 3-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
135 Mudjekeewis Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-0991
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-0991
Gr: PK-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford Lakes School District?
Medford Lakes School District manages 2 public schools serving 434 students.
What is the rank of Medford Lakes School District?
Medford Lakes School District is ranked #163 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medford Lakes School District?
95% of Medford Lakes School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medford Lakes School District?
Medford Lakes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Medford Lakes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,044 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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