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#344 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 14% in state

North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School

Middle School · North Hanover Township School District · Wrightstown, NJ

A middle school in Wrightstown, NJ serving grades 4th – 6th.

351 MONMOUTH ROAD, Wrightstown, NJ 08652

  • Math 44% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+8.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$26,000
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Egypt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.16–83.1 mi264Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North Hanover Township School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$26,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School is listed in North Hanover Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School

North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School is a public middle school in Wrightstown, NJ, part of North Hanover Township School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades 4th-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School

What grades does North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School serve?

North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School?

North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School rank in NJ?

North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School ranks #344 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School a charter school?

No, North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School?

31.7% of students at North Hanover Township Upper Elementary 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
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.
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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