The Salem County Special Services School District is a school district in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students with disabilities from Salem and Cumberland Counties. The district operates Cumberland Campus, located in Bridgeton, Salem Campus in Woodstown and Daretown School in Elmer.
Cumberland Campus serves 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cumberland Campus's student population of 88 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing high quality, cost-effective programs and services to the schools and districts of Salem and Cumberland Counties, where adults with special gifts serve students with special needs.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cumberland Campus is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
24%
14%
White
28%
37%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cumberland Campus?
88 students attend Cumberland Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cumberland Campus students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Campus?
Cumberland Campus has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cumberland Campus offer ?
Cumberland Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Campus part of?
Cumberland Campus is part of Salem County Special Services School District.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Campus located?
Cumberland Campus is located in the Fairton neighborhood of Bridgeton, NJ.
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