Top Rankings
Lakewood Township 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 8 public schools serving 4,616 students in Lakewood Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lakewood Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
4,616 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
480 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Lakewood 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,034 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
33%
# Black Students
280 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
240 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
5%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
249
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
236
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
265
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
258
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
264
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
341
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
315
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
657
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $72,167 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $66,724 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$308 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$72,167
$27,145
Spending / Student
$66,724
$26,033
Best Lakewood Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton Ave Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Clifton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3650
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3650
Grades: 2-5
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Manetta Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3620
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3620
Grades: 3-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Oak Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3670
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3670
Grades: 2-5
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #55.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Grades: PK-K
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Piner Elementary School
Magnet School
1141 E County Line Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Grades: PK-2
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spruce Street Elementary School
Magnet School
90 Spruce Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3660
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3660
Grades: PK-1
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,616 students.
What is the rank of Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District is ranked #507 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 Lakewood Township School District?
87% of Lakewood Township School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lakewood Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $66,724 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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