Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, Florence Township Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Township Memorial High School's student population of 484 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florence Township Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Township Memorial High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
22%
15%
White
54%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Township Memorial High School's ranking?
Florence Township Memorial High School is ranked #1563 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Florence Township Memorial High School often compared to?
Florence Township Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington Township High School, Northern Burlington County Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence Township Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Florence Township Memorial High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Florence Township Memorial High School?
484 students attend Florence Township Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Florence Township Memorial High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Township Memorial High School?
Florence Township Memorial High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Florence Township Memorial High School offer ?
Florence Township Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florence Township Memorial High School part of?
Florence Township Memorial High School is part of Florence Township School District.
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