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West Deptford Township School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves West Deptford.

Students
2,816
Schools
5
Spent per student
$25,026
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
36%
Debt
$9.2M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about West Deptford Township School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 45% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Spends 12% less per student than the NJ average
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Debt of $9.2M, about $3,258 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Devon.

K–45 elementary schoolsTredyffrin-Easttown School District
5–82 middle schoolsTredyffrin-Easttown School District
9–12Conestoga SHSTredyffrin-Easttown School District

Test scores vs. NJ

2020–21
Math proficiency24%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts50%
State average 47.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 91.1%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$25,026 per student · 12% below NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 36%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 53%State 41%Federal 5%

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

Enrollment over time
2,893’20
2,904’21
2,826’22
2,799’23
2,816’24

About steady.

Students
White 66%Hispanic 15%Black 11%Two or more races 6%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

5 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.

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