Summary:
The Gloucester Township Public Schools district in New Jersey consists of 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and no high schools or alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 454 out of 609 in New Jersey and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Glen Landing Middle School has the highest statewide ranking among the middle schools, ranking 361 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It also has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other middle schools. Union Valley Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades, and a relatively high statewide ranking, placing 713 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools. Gloucester Township Elementary School has strong performance in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages, especially in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
The data also reveals some key metrics and statistics across the district. All schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is higher than the state average. The schools range from 24.14% to 57.44% free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Spending per student ranges from $11,338 to $14,794, with Charles W. Lewis Middle School having the highest spending. The student-teacher ratios range from 10.8 to 13.8, with Charles W. Lewis Middle School having the lowest ratio.
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