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#1694 of 2,466 schools in NJ
George L. Hess Educational Complex
Elementary School · Hamilton Township School District · Mays Landing, NJ
A Hamilton Township School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 BABCOCK ROAD, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
- Math 28% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George L. Hess Educational Complex score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George L. Hess Educational Complex sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,981
Median home value
$230,700
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County Elementary and Middle SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 4–5 | 3.1 mi | 1,038 | Compare → |
| Islamic Acadamey of South JerseyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
George L. Hess Educational Complex is listed in Hamilton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George L. Hess Educational Complex
George L. Hess Educational Complex is a public elementary school in Mays Landing, NJ, part of Hamilton Township School District, serving approximately 1,356 students in grades 1st-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,694 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George L. Hess Educational Complex
What grades does George L. Hess Educational Complex serve?
George L. Hess Educational Complex serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend George L. Hess Educational Complex?
George L. Hess Educational Complex has an enrollment of approximately 1,356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George L. Hess Educational Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at George L. Hess Educational Complex is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George L. Hess Educational Complex rank in NJ?
George L. Hess Educational Complex ranks #1,694 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is George L. Hess Educational Complex's MySchoolScout rating?
George L. Hess Educational Complex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George L. Hess Educational Complex?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George L. Hess Educational Complex has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George L. Hess Educational Complex a charter school?
No, George L. Hess Educational Complex is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George L. Hess Educational Complex a Title I school?
No, George L. Hess Educational Complex is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George L. Hess Educational Complex?
52.1% of students at George L. Hess Educational Complex qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (609) 476-6101
- Area population (ZIP 08330)
- 30,009
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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