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Jackson Township School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Jackson Township.

Students
7,376
Schools
9
Spent per student
$25,381
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Debt
$22.9M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Jackson Township School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 51% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Spends 11% less per student than the NJ average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Debt of $22.9M, about $3,100 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Wyncote.

K–44 elementary schoolsCheltenham School District
7–8Cedarbrook MSCheltenham School District
9–12Cheltenham HSCheltenham School District

Test scores vs. NJ

2020–21
Math proficiency26%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 47.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)93%
State average 91.1%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$25,381 per student · 11% below NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 41%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 56%State 38%Federal 5%

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

Enrollment over time
7,434’20
7,264’21
7,315’22
7,337’23
7,376’24

About steady.

Students
White 51%Hispanic 36%Black 6%Two or more races 3%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

9 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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