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Delanco Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 359 students in Delanco Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Delanco Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), 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
359 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Delanco Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#621 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
34%
# Black Students
87 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
24%
15%
# White Students
162 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
45%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
43
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
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 $32,529 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,178 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,529
$26,931
Spending / Student
$30,178
$25,828
Best Delanco Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Walnut St
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-0874
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-0874
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Burlington Ave
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-1976
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-1976
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delanco Township School District?
Delanco Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 359 students.
What is the rank of Delanco Township School District?
Delanco Township School District is ranked #624 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delanco Township School District?
45% of Delanco Township School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delanco Township School District?
Delanco Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Delanco Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,178 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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