For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,338 students in Harrison Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Harrison Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,338 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Harrison Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#160 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
33%
# Black Students
64 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
1,099 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
82%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
187
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
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:
7
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,104 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 $17,971 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,104
$27,145
Spending / Student
$17,971
$26,033
Best Harrison Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Cedar Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Grades: 4-6
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 N Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Grades: PK-3
| 770 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison Township School District?
Harrison Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,338 students.
What is the rank of Harrison Township School District?
Harrison Township School District is ranked #174 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison Township School District?
82% of Harrison Township School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison Township School District?
Harrison Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Harrison Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,971 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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