Top Rankings
Montgomery Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,572 students in Montgomery 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 Montgomery Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
4,572 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
404 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Montgomery 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
20 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,484 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
54%
10%
# Hispanic Students
305 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
33%
# Black Students
167 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
1,420 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
31%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
160 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
201
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
350
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
371
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
352
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
425
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
389
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
411
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
376
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
399
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
125
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,730 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,294
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,730
$26,033
Best Montgomery Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Upper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
375 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
Grades: 7-8
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Lower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
373 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
Grades: 5-6
| 738 students
Rank: #44.
Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Main Boulevard
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7606
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7606
Grades: 3-4
| 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
244 Orchard Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7605
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7605
Grades: PK-2
| 813 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery Township School District?
Montgomery Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,572 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery Township School District?
Montgomery Township School District is ranked #70 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery Township School District?
54% of Montgomery Township School District students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery Township School District?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,730 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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