Monroe Township School District

The Monroe Township School District in New Jersey operates 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population. The district as a whole is a high-performing system, ranking 135th out of 615 districts in the state and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools within the district stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Monroe Township Middle School ranks 61st out of 748 New Jersey middle schools and has a 5-star rating, with over 60% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Oak Tree Elementary School ranks 63rd out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and also has a 5-star rating, with an impressive 83% Asian student population and over 70% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 85.9% in 3rd grade Math. Applegarth Elementary School also stands out with 77-79% of 4th and 5th graders proficient in ELA and 78-83% proficient in Math.

The district's strong academic performance extends across multiple metrics, with the high school achieving a 91.4% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate. Additionally, the district's investment in education, with per-student spending ranging from $12,219 to $13,781, appears to be paying dividends in terms of student achievement and school quality. While there are some variations in performance across the district's schools, the Monroe Township School District as a whole is a high-performing system that is delivering excellent educational outcomes for its diverse student population.