Mount Laurel Township School District
School District · Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,933
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,933
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Mount Laurel Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mount Laurel 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.
Larchmont Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Parkway Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Springville Elementary School
Mt. Laurel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#334 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,933
$2,676 vs New Jersey median
District size
4,336 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Mount Laurel Township School District ranks #334 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Mount Laurel Township School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Larchmont Elementary School (7.1/10), Parkway Elementary School (6.8/10), and Springville Elementary School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Mount Laurel Township School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Mount Laurel Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larchmont Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Parkway Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Springville Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | T. E. Harrington Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Hartford Upper Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Countryside Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Fleetwood Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Hillside Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mount Laurel Township School District
Mount Laurel Township School District is a Mount Laurel, New Jersey school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,336 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $22,933 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Mount Laurel Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Larchmont Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Mount Laurel Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.9% and ELA proficiency of 61.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Mount Laurel Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Laurel Township School District with test data.
Schools in Mount Laurel Township School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Mount Laurel
- Total Enrollment
- 4,336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 377
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mount Laurel Township School District?
Mount Laurel Township School District has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mount Laurel Township School District?
The average composite rating for Mount Laurel 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 Mount Laurel Township School District?
Mount Laurel Township School District spends $22,933 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Laurel Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Laurel Township School District is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mount Laurel Township School District?
Larchmont Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mount Laurel Township School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Mount Laurel Township School District?
Across schools in Mount Laurel Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mount Laurel Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Mount Laurel Township School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 8 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
- 60.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.5%
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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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