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#1700 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Mainland Regional High School
High School · Mainland Regional High School · Linwood, NJ
A high school in Linwood, NJ where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 OAK AVENUE, Linwood, NJ 08221
- Math 34% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mainland Regional High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mainland Regional High School 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated733/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Linwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,904
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$2,070/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mainland Regional High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mainland Regional High School is listed in Mainland Regional High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mainland Regional High School
Mainland Regional High School is a public high school in Linwood, NJ, part of Mainland Regional High School, serving approximately 1,171 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,700 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mainland Regional High School
What grades does Mainland Regional High School serve?
Mainland Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mainland Regional High School?
Mainland Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mainland Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mainland Regional High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mainland Regional High School rank in NJ?
Mainland Regional High School ranks #1,700 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mainland Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mainland Regional High School 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 Mainland Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mainland Regional High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mainland Regional High School a charter school?
No, Mainland Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mainland Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Mainland Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mainland Regional High School?
18.2% of students at Mainland Regional High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (609) 927-4151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08221)
- 6,954
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 08221; 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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