Top Rankings
Egg Harbor Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,977 students in Egg Harbor Township School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Jersey.
Public Elementary Schools in Egg Harbor Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,931 Schools
# Students
7,473 Students
880,402 Students
# Teachers
614 Teachers
77,488 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Egg Harbor Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#457 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,932 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,046 Students
91,801 Students
% Asian Students
14%
11%
# Hispanic Students
2,106 Students
291,974 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
33%
# Black Students
766 Students
132,419 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
3,077 Students
330,957 Students
% White Students
41%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
1,850 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
450 Students
29,300 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
448
34,413
# Students in K Grade:
415
81,082
# Students in 1st Grade:
440
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
418
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
458
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
497
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
511
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
512
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
537
77,510
# Students in 8th Grade:
620
79,087
# Students in 9th Grade:
537
3,808
# Students in 10th Grade:
579
3,645
# Students in 11th Grade:
555
3,273
# Students in 12th Grade:
625
2,980
# Ungraded Students:
321
40,176
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,181 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,857 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$171 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,181
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,857
$26,033
Best Egg Harbor Township School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swift-slaybaugh Complex
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Swift Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Grades: PK-3
| 1,421 students
Rank: #22.
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4034 Fernwood Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500
Grades: 4-5
| 1,073 students
Rank: #44.
Alder Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #55.
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2499 Spruce Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-3550
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-3550
Grades: K-3
| 757 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
