MT. Ephraim School District

225 W. Kings Highway
Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 430 students in MT. Ephraim School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in MT. Ephraim School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
430 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MT. Ephraim 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 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#332 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
36%
56%
49%
15-19%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
34%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
78%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,395 is higher 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 $27,814 is higher 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
$14 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,395
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,814
$25,828

Best MT. Ephraim School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond W. Kershaw School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 South Black Horse Pike
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
(856) 931-1634
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Bray Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 West Kings Highway
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
(856) 931-7807
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MT. Ephraim School District?
MT. Ephraim School District manages 2 public schools serving 430 students.
What is the rank of MT. Ephraim School District?
MT. Ephraim School District is ranked #341 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MT. Ephraim School District?
78% of MT. Ephraim School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT. Ephraim School District?
MT. Ephraim School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is MT. Ephraim School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,814 is higher 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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