Top Rankings
The Lower Alloways Creek School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 183 students in The Lower Alloways Creek School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in The Lower Alloways Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,553 Schools
# Students
183 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Lower Alloways Creek School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
Showing 2000–2022. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
35%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,475 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,623 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,475
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,623
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best The Lower Alloways Creek School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Lower Alloways Creek School District?
The Lower Alloways Creek School District manages 1 public schools serving 183 students.
What is the rank of The Lower Alloways Creek School District?
The Lower Alloways Creek School District is ranked #294 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Lower Alloways Creek School District?
94% of The Lower Alloways Creek School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Lower Alloways Creek School District?
The Lower Alloways Creek School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is The Lower Alloways Creek School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,623 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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