Neptune Township School District

60 Neptune Blvd
Neptune Twp, NJ 07753
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Neptune 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 8 public schools serving 3,489 students in Neptune 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 Neptune Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,489 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Neptune 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#537 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Neptune Township   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
12%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neptune Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Neptune Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Neptune Township   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
74 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,126 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
32%
# Black Students
1,440 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
41%
15%
# White Students
622 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
216 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
321
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
183
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
316
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
294
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
206
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,853 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,079 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Neptune Township   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Neptune Township   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,853
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Neptune Township   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$28,079
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Neptune Township   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Neptune Township School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summerfiled Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Summerfield La
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Neptune Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Neptune High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Neptune Boulevard
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #44.
Shark River Hills Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Brighton Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Gables Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Gables Court
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Green Grove Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Green Grove Road
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Midtown Community Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Corlies Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Memorial Drive
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Grades: PK
| 138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Neptune Township School District?
Neptune Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,489 students.
What is the rank of Neptune Township School District?
Neptune Township School District is ranked #541 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 Neptune Township School District?
41% of Neptune Township School District students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neptune Township School District?
Neptune Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Neptune Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,079 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 66% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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