For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,526 students in Stafford Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Stafford Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,526 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stafford Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
14%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
80%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,852
$26,931
Spending / Student
$19,289
$25,828
Best Stafford Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: 3-4
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Stafford Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: 5-6
| 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
489 Nautilus Drive
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 723 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 North Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: PK
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: PK-K
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stafford Township School District?
Stafford Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,526 students.
What is the rank of Stafford Township School District?
Stafford Township School District is ranked #247 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford Township School District?
80% of Stafford Township School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stafford Township School District?
Stafford Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Stafford Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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