Serving 1,421 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Swift-slaybaugh Complex ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 1,421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swift-slaybaugh Complex's student population of 1,421 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
1,421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swift-slaybaugh Complex ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swift-slaybaugh Complex is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
24%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
52%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift-slaybaugh Complex's ranking?
Swift-slaybaugh Complex is ranked #1234 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Swift-slaybaugh Complex often compared to?
Swift-slaybaugh Complexis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School, Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Swift-slaybaugh Complex?
1,421 students attend Swift-slaybaugh Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Swift-slaybaugh Complex students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swift-slaybaugh Complex?
Swift-slaybaugh Complex has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Swift-slaybaugh Complex offer ?
Swift-slaybaugh Complex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Swift-slaybaugh Complex part of?
Swift-slaybaugh Complex is part of Egg Harbor Township School District.
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