Top Rankings
Howell Township Public 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 12 public schools serving 5,484 students in Howell Township Public 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 Howell Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
12 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
5,484 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
486 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Howell Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#268 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
246 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,099 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
33%
# Black Students
221 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
3,603 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
66%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
304 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
171
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
480
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
513
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
546
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
560
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
549
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
539
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
584
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
570
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
591
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:
381
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,912 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,852
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,912
$26,033
Best Howell Township Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adelphia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1553
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1553
Grades: PK-2
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Greenville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Ramtown Greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Land O'pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Windeler Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Grades: PK-2
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Havens Bridge Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Grades: PK-2
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Ramtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Ramtown -greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2493
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2493
Grades: 3-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Howell Township Middle School North
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Grades: 6-8
| 1,030 students
Rank: #77.
Howell Township Middle School South
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Ramtown-greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1327
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1327
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #88.
Taunton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Taunton Drive
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Grades: PK-2
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
Newbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
179 Newbury Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2491
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2491
Grades: 3-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Aldrich Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Aldrich Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2483
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2483
Grades: 3-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1085
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1085
Grades: 3-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1212.
Ardena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 Adelphia Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Grades: 3-5
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howell Township Public School District?
Howell Township Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,484 students.
What is the rank of Howell Township Public School District?
Howell Township Public School District is ranked #267 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 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 Howell Township Public School District?
66% of Howell Township Public School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howell Township Public School District?
Howell Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Howell Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,912 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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