Top Rankings
Paulsboro 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 4 public schools serving 1,186 students in Paulsboro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Paulsboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,186 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Paulsboro 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#626 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
245 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
32%
# Black Students
550 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
46%
15%
# White Students
314 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
26%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
75
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
46
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,191 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 $24,146 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,191
$27,348
Spending / Student
$24,146
$26,228
Best Paulsboro School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paulsboro Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Grades: 7-8
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Paulsboro High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware St
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Loudenslager Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baird Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Grades: 3-6
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
441 Nassau Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,186 students.
What is the rank of Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District is ranked #626 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 Paulsboro School District?
46% of Paulsboro School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Paulsboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,146 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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