Top Rankings
Florence 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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,506 students in Florence Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Florence Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,506 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Florence 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
172 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
33%
# Black Students
326 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
22%
15%
# White Students
768 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
51%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
75
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
72
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,749 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 $22,876 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,749
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,876
$26,033
Best Florence Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence Township Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Cedar Lane
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Riverfront School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Front Street
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Grades: 4-8
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Roebling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Hornberger Ave
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-4640
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-4640
Grades: PK-3
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence Township School District?
Florence Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,506 students.
What is the rank of Florence Township School District?
Florence Township School District is ranked #501 out of 648 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 Florence Township School District?
51% of Florence Township School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence Township School District?
Florence 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 Florence Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,876 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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