Top Rankings
Upper Deerfield Township 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 958 students in Upper Deerfield 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 Upper Deerfield Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,555 Schools
# Students
958 Students
1,354,910 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
116,314 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upper Deerfield Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#571 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.2%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
39%
35%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
35%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,044. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,385 is less than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,887
$27,044
Spending / Student
$20,385
$25,936
Best Upper Deerfield Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles F. Seabrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Woodruff Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth F. Moore School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1361 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Deerfield Township School District?
Upper Deerfield Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 958 students.
What is the rank of Upper Deerfield Township School District?
Upper Deerfield Township School District is ranked #568 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Deerfield Township School District?
39% of Upper Deerfield Township School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Deerfield Township School District?
Upper Deerfield Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Upper Deerfield Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,385 is less than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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