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Hammonton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,340 students in Hammonton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hammonton School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
3,340 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hammonton 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 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
957 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
33%
# Black Students
124 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
2,177 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
65%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
158
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
306
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
328
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
322
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
358
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
338
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
130
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,901 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,054
$27,145
Spending / Student
$18,901
$26,033
Best Hammonton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammonton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 North Liberty Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Fourth Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Grades: 2-5
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Hammonton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center
Magnet School
601c North 4th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-6693
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-6693
Grades: PK-1
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hammonton School District?
Hammonton School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,340 students.
What is the rank of Hammonton School District?
Hammonton School District is ranked #327 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hammonton School District?
65% of Hammonton School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hammonton School District?
Hammonton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hammonton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,901 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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