C−
Maurice River Township School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Maurice River.
Students
369
Schools
1
Spent per student
$25,150
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
What stands out about Maurice River Township School District
- School Grade C−: better than 20% of New Jersey districts
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Spends 12% less per student than the NJ average
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 6.3% 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
2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.3%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$25,150 per student · 12% below NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 44%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 29%State 67%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
394’20
396’21
393’22
374’23
369’24
Down 6.3% since 2020.
Students
White 79%Hispanic 15%Black 2%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Asian <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.