Gloucester Township Public Schools School District
School District · Blackwood, New Jersey
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,049
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,049
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#379 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
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
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 4.5/10, Gloucester Township Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Glen Landing Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Gloucester Township Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 34.0% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.
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 4.5/10. 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?
Glen Landing Middle School is the highest-rated school in Gloucester Township Public Schools with a composite score of 6.0/10.
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 34.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. 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 4.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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