Top Rankings
Palmyra Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 971 students in Palmyra Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Palmyra Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
971 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Palmyra Public 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#454 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
32%
# Black Students
168 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
17%
15%
# White Students
519 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
54%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
53
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
4
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,233 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,573 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,233
$27,348
Spending / Student
$21,573
$26,228
Best Palmyra Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 W 5th Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Palmyra Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 W 5th Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Charles Street School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Charles Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(856) 786-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra Public School District?
Palmyra Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 971 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra Public School District?
Palmyra Public School District is ranked #455 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra Public School District?
54% of Palmyra Public School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra Public School District?
Palmyra Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Palmyra Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,573 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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