Lacey Township School District
School District · Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Lacey Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lacey Township School District 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.
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
Lanoka Harbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lacey Township Middle School
Forked River · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forked River Elementary School
Forked River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#335 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,015
$2,594 vs New Jersey median
District size
3,786 students
Larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Lacey Township School District ranks #335 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Lacey Township School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lanoka Harbor Elementary School (7.4/10), Lacey Township Middle School (7.0/10), and Forked River Elementary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lacey Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanoka Harbor Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Lacey Township Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Forked River Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Cedar Creek Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lacey Township High School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Mill Pond Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lacey Township School District
Lacey Township School District is a Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $23,015 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Lacey Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lanoka Harbor Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lacey Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lacey Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lacey Township School District with test data.
Schools in Lacey Township School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Lanoka Harbor
- Total Enrollment
- 3,786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 302
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lacey Township School District?
Lacey Township School District has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lacey Township School District?
The average composite rating for Lacey Township School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lacey Township School District?
Lacey Township School District spends $23,015 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lacey Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lacey Township School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lacey Township School District?
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lacey Township School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lacey Township School District?
Across schools in Lacey Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lacey Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Lacey Township School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 6 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.7%
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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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