Gloucester Township Public Schools School District
School District · Blackwood, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,049
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,049
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Gloucester Township Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gloucester Township Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
Blackwood · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gloucester Township Elementary School
Blackwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glen Landing Middle School
Blackwood · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#302 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,049
$4,560 vs New Jersey median
District size
6,644 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Gloucester Township Public Schools ranks #302 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Gloucester Township Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Charles W. Lewis Middle School (7.1/10), Gloucester Township Elementary School (6.8/10), and Glen Landing Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gloucester Township Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Gloucester Township Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles W. Lewis Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Gloucester Township Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Glen Landing Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Loring Flemming Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Union Valley Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | James W. Lilley Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Chews Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Blackwood Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Ann A. Mullen Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Erial Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gloucester Township Public Schools
Gloucester Township Public Schools is a Blackwood, New Jersey school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,644 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $21,049 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Gloucester Township Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Charles W. Lewis Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Gloucester Township Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Gloucester Township Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gloucester Township Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Gloucester Township Public Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Blackwood
- Total Enrollment
- 6,644
- Teachers (FTE)
- 538
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Gloucester Township Public Schools has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gloucester Township Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Gloucester Township Public Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Gloucester Township Public Schools spends $21,049 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gloucester Township Public Schools is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Charles W. Lewis Middle School is the highest-rated school in Gloucester Township Public Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Across schools in Gloucester Township Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gloucester Township Public Schools compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Gloucester Township Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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