Ventnor City School District

400 N. Lafayette Avenue
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ventnor City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 568 students in Ventnor City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Ventnor City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority 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
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
568 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

District Rank

Ventnor City 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 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#299 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ventnor City   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ventnor City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ventnor City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
200 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
32%
# Black Students
30 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
257 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
81
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
50
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
15
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $45,190 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,931 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ventnor City   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Ventnor City   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$45,190
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ventnor City   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$45,931
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ventnor City   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ventnor City School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ventnor Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Ventnor Educational Community,
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Grades: 5-8
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Ventnor Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Lafayette Avenue
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ventnor City School District?
Ventnor City School District manages 2 public schools serving 568 students.
What is the rank of Ventnor City School District?
Ventnor City School District is ranked #297 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ventnor City School District?
45% of Ventnor City School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ventnor City School District?
Ventnor City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ventnor City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,931 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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