A−
Upper Township School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Upper.
Students
1,356
Schools
3
Spent per student
$22,952
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
18%
What stands out about Upper Township School District
- School Grade A−: better than 75% of New Jersey districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts above the state
- Spends 19% less per student than the NJ average
- 13 students per teacher
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 proficiency33%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 47.3%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$22,952 per student · 19% below NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 42%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 70%State 26%Federal 3%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,346’20
1,390’21
1,399’22
1,369’23
1,356’24
About steady.
Students
White 90%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 3%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
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.