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Lower Alloways Creek Township School District

Public school districtGrades PK–8

Serves Lower Alloways Creek.

Students
183
Schools
1
Spent per student
$32,149
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
33%
The gist

What stands out about Lower Alloways Creek Township School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 53% of New Jersey districts
  • Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
  • Spends 13% more per student than the NJ average
  • 9 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 12.3% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Ocean View.

PK–2Dennis Township Primary SchoolDennis Township School District
3–8Dennis Township Elementary/Middle SchoolsDennis Township School District

Test scores vs. NJ

2020–21
Math proficiency42%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.3%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$32,149 per student · 13% above NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 34%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 61%State 32%Federal 8%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
163’20
144’21
177’22
173’23
183’24

Up 12.3% since 2020.

Students
White 94%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Hispanic <1%

Schools in the district

1 public school.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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