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Salem County Special Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 157 students in Salem County Special Services School District.
Public Schools in Salem County Special Services School District have a diversity score of 0.73, which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
157 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
33%
# Black Students
46 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
29%
15%
# White Students
44 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
28%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
1
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
2
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
1
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
4
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
3
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
112
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $122,293 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $121,420 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$122,293
$27,145
Spending / Student
$121,420
$26,033
Best Salem County Special Services School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salem Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem County Special Services School District?
Salem County Special Services School District manages 3 public schools serving 157 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem County Special Services School District?
33% of Salem County Special Services School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem County Special Services School District?
Salem County Special Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Salem County Special Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $121,420 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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