For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,427 students in Stafford Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Stafford Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,427 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Stafford Township School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
323 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
33%
# Black Students
34 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,993 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
82%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
275
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
276
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
287
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
280
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
281
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
303
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
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:
159
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,662 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,076 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,662
$27,145
Spending / Student
$20,076
$26,033
Best Stafford Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: 3-4
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Stafford Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: 5-6
| 625 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
489 Nautilus Drive
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 665 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxycocus Elementary School
Magnet School
250 North Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: PK
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Magnet School
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Grades: PK-K
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stafford Township School District?
Stafford Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,427 students.
What is the rank of Stafford Township School District?
Stafford Township School District is ranked #247 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford Township School District?
82% of Stafford Township School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stafford Township School District?
Stafford Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Stafford Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,076 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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