Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Elementary Schools in Hamilton Township School District

Coming soon: We're expecting this year's test scores from the New Jersey Department of Education any day now — new rankings will be posted the moment they're released!

Coming soon: This year's test scores are expected from the New Jersey Department of Education any day now — new rankings will follow the moment they're released!

At a glance

DistrictHamilton Township School District501^st of 609 New Jersey districtsFull district overview →

Schools

1,917

Students

Top rankedGeorge L. Hess Educational Complex1048^th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools

▲

Biggest riser

George L. Hess Educational Complex up 4 spots statewide this year

Compare New Jersey districts →See the top-ranked New Jersey schools →

Summary:

The Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools: George L. Hess Educational Complex and Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School. Both schools are struggling, with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates compared to state averages.

The data analysis reveals that neither school is a standout performer. Both have very low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with George L. Hess Educational Complex scoring particularly poorly, with only 39.9% of 5th-graders proficient in ELA and 25.7% in Math, compared to state averages of 52.7% and 44.2%, respectively. The schools' statewide rankings are also very low, with George L. Hess Educational Complex ranking around the 1,000th percentile among New Jersey elementary schools.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with both schools reporting rates of 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year. Socioeconomic factors also vary between the two schools, with George L. Hess Educational Complex having a high percentage of students (52.14%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has a lower rate of 23.78%. Despite the challenges, both schools have relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that the issue may not be a lack of resources but rather how those resources are being utilized.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)			NJSLA Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George L. Hess Educational Complex	Public	1-5	700 Babcock Road	Mays Landing	08330	Atlantic County	Hamilton Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 476-6101	1,315	127	10.3	61.8%	417 (31.7%)	337 (25.6%)	373 (28.4%)	62 (4.7%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	117 (8.9%)	23.1	1048^th of 1347 public elementary schools	22.2%		21.6	1052^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	21.4%	4	20.7	30.1	33.9	39.9	33.4	24.4	25.7	$13,812	$33	$13,779
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK-K	5801 Third Street	Mays Landing	08330	Atlantic County	Hamilton Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 476-6141	602	53	11.3	46.8%	236 (39.2%)	134 (22.3%)	167 (27.7%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.1%)								(n/a)								$20,765		$20,765

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Atlantic County Special Services School District	0.48 mi	2
Atlantic County Vocational School District	0.75 mi	1	341^st
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District	1.92 mi	3	471^st
Egg Harbor Township School District	2.95 mi	7	483^rd
Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families	6.66 mi	19

See the top NJ New Jersey districts

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.