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Paulsboro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,230 students in Paulsboro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Paulsboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,230 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Paulsboro 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#643 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
302 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
33%
# Black Students
546 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
44%
15%
# White Students
296 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
24%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
86
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
60
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,282 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,290
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,282
$26,033
Best Paulsboro School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loudenslager Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baird Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Grades: 3-6
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Paulsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware St
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Paulsboro Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Grades: 7-8
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
Billingsport Elementary School
Magnet School
441 Nassau Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Grades: PK-2
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,230 students.
What is the rank of Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District is ranked #640 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paulsboro School District?
44% of Paulsboro School District students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paulsboro School District?
Paulsboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Paulsboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,282 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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