Top Rankings
Bethlehem Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 362 students in Bethlehem Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Bethlehem Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
362 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bethlehem Township 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 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
34%
# Black Students
7 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
300 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
83%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
35
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,901 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,724 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,901
$26,931
Spending / Student
$26,724
$25,828
Best Bethlehem Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethel Hoppock Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 Asbury West Portal Rd
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 479-6336
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 479-6336
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas B. Conley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Iron Bridge Rd
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 537-4044
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 537-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethlehem Township School District?
Bethlehem Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 362 students.
What is the rank of Bethlehem Township School District?
Bethlehem Township School District is ranked #261 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethlehem Township School District?
83% of Bethlehem Township School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethlehem Township School District?
Bethlehem Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bethlehem Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,724 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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