Very Good
#906 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
New Hanover Township School
Elementary School · New Hanover Township · Wrightstown, NJ
An elementary school in Wrightstown, NJ where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
122 FORT DIX STREET, Wrightstown, NJ 08562
- Math 21% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Hanover Township School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Hanover Township School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,766
Median home value
$271,200
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Fort Dix Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Clarence B. Lamb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–3 | 3.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Joseph S. Stackhouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–2 | 4.4 mi | 214 | 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.
New Hanover Township
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Hanover Township School is listed in New Hanover Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hanover Township School
New Hanover Township School is a public elementary school in Wrightstown, NJ, part of New Hanover Township, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hanover Township School
What grades does New Hanover Township School serve?
New Hanover Township School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend New Hanover Township School?
New Hanover Township School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hanover Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hanover Township School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hanover Township School rank in NJ?
New Hanover Township School ranks #906 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is New Hanover Township School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hanover Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 New Hanover Township School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hanover Township School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Hanover Township School a charter school?
No, New Hanover Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hanover Township School a Title I school?
No, New Hanover Township School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hanover Township School?
48.9% of students at New Hanover Township 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (609) 723-2139
- Area population (ZIP 08562)
- 4,301
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
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 08562; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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