Top Rankings
Hamilton 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 2,875 students in Hamilton Township 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 Hamilton Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more 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
2,875 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
255 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hamilton 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.
Overall District Rank
#569 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
129 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
763 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
33%
# Black Students
712 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
25%
15%
# White Students
1,007 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
35%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
254 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
310
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
216
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
256
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
306
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
284
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
309
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
153
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,183 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,461 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,183
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,461
$26,033
Best Hamilton Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George L. Hess Educational Complex
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Babcock Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Grades: 1-5
| 1,363 students
Rank: #22.
William Davies Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1876 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
5801 Third Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Grades: PK-K
| 582 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,875 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton Township School District is ranked #573 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 Hamilton Township School District?
35% of Hamilton Township School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,461 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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