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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 Wyncote.

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