Top Rankings
Medford Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,660 students in Medford Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Medford Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
7 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,660 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Medford Township School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#85 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
113 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
33%
# Black Students
51 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
2,197 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
83%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
256
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
303
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
299
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
283
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
289
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
293
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
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:
45
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,738 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,405
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,738
$26,033
Best Medford Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
151 Hartford Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 714-7014
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 714-7014
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chairville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
36 Chairville Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-9610
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-9610
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Taunton Forge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Evergreen Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-6723
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-6723
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Cranberry Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Fairview Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(856) 983-2861
Medford, NJ 08055
(856) 983-2861
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Milton H. Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Allen Avenue
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-4203
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-4203
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Haines Sixth Grade Center
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Stokes Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-4056
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-4056
Grades: 6
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Medford Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Mill Street
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-7707
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-7707
Grades: 7-8
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford Township School District?
Medford Township School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,660 students.
What is the rank of Medford Township School District?
Medford Township School District is ranked #88 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medford Township School District?
83% of Medford Township School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medford Township School District?
Medford Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Medford Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,738 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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