Washington Township School District
School District · Sewell, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Washington Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Washington 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.
Orchard Valley Middle School
Sewell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wedgwood Elementary School
Sewell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bells Elementary School
Turnersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#169 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,944
$665 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,302 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Washington Township School District ranks #169 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Washington Township School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Orchard Valley Middle School (8.1/10), Wedgwood Elementary School (8.0/10), and Bells Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 26% 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 Washington Township School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Washington Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchard Valley Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Wedgwood Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Bells Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Hurffville Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Bunker Hill Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Chestnut Ridge Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Birches Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Washington Township High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Whitman Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Washington Township School District
Washington Township School District is a Sewell, New Jersey school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 7,302 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $24,944 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Washington Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orchard Valley Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Washington Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 58.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Washington Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Washington Township School District with test data.
Schools in Washington Township School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Sewell
- Total Enrollment
- 7,302
- Teachers (FTE)
- 654
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington Township School District?
Washington Township School District has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Washington Township School District?
The average composite rating for Washington Township School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Washington Township School District?
Washington Township School District spends $24,944 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Washington Township School District is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Washington Township School District?
Orchard Valley Middle School is the highest-rated school in Washington Township School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Washington Township School District?
Across schools in Washington Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Washington Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Washington Township School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.8%
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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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