Manchester Township School District
School District · Whiting, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,926
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,926
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating Manchester Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Manchester 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.
Whiting Elementary School
Whiting · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Manchester Township Middle School
Manchester · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Manchester Township Elementary School
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#253 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,024
+$1,415 vs New Jersey median
District size
2,926 students
Larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Manchester Township School District ranks #253 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Manchester Township School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whiting Elementary School (8.2/10), Manchester Township Middle School (7.9/10), and Manchester Township Elementary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Manchester Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whiting Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Manchester Township Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Manchester Township Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Ridgeway Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Manchester Township High School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Manchester Township School District
Manchester Township School District is a Whiting, New Jersey school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,926 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. District-level spending was $27,024 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Manchester Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whiting Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Manchester Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Manchester Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Manchester Township School District with test data.
Schools in Manchester Township School District
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Whiting
- Total Enrollment
- 2,926
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- District spending per student
- $27,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manchester Township School District?
Manchester Township School District has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Manchester Township School District?
The average composite rating for Manchester Township School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Manchester Township School District?
Manchester Township School District's district-level spending was $27,024 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Manchester Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Manchester Township School District is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in Manchester Township School District?
Whiting Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Manchester Township School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Manchester Township School District?
Across schools in Manchester Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Manchester Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Manchester Township School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
How we rate schools
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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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