For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 484 students in Medford Lakes 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 Medford Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
484 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Medford Lakes 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
#173 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
33%
# Black Students
2 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
476 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
98%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
40
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
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:
-
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,159 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 $18,986 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,159
$27,145
Spending / Student
$18,986
$26,033
Best Medford Lakes School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neeta School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 Neeta Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-5155
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-5155
Grades: 3-8
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nokomis School
Magnet School
135 Mudjekeewis Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-0991
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-0991
Grades: PK-2
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford Lakes School District?
Medford Lakes School District manages 2 public schools serving 484 students.
What is the rank of Medford Lakes School District?
Medford Lakes School District is ranked #170 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 Medford Lakes School District?
98% of Medford Lakes School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medford Lakes School District?
Medford Lakes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Medford Lakes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,986 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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