Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, Southampton Township School #3 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southampton Township School #3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Southampton Township School #3's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Southampton Township School #3 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southampton Township School #3 is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
81%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southampton Township School #3's ranking?
Southampton Township School #3 is ranked #1106 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Southampton Township School #3?
253 students attend Southampton Township School #3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Southampton Township School #3 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southampton Township School #3?
Southampton Township School #3 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southampton Township School #3 offer ?
Southampton Township School #3 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southampton Township School #3 part of?
Southampton Township School #3 is part of Southampton Township School District.
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