For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,389 students in Gloucester City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Gloucester City Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,389 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Gloucester City Public 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
114 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
490 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
34%
# Black Students
375 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
16%
15%
# White Students
1,300 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
54%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
155
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
164
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,628 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,707 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,628
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,707
$25,828
Best Gloucester City Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cold Springs School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1194 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: PK-3
| 854 students
Rank: #22.
Gloucester City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Gloucester City Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: 4-8
| 804 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gloucester City Public School District?
Gloucester City Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,389 students.
What is the rank of Gloucester City Public School District?
Gloucester City Public School District is ranked #529 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester City Public School District?
54% of Gloucester City Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gloucester City Public School District?
Gloucester City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Gloucester City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,707 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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