Top Rankings
Edgewater Park Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,000 students in Edgewater Park Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Edgewater Park Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,000 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edgewater Park Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#556 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
26%
35%
% Black
31%
14%
% White
34%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,170 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,726 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,170
$27,031
Spending / Student
$23,726
$25,924
Best Edgewater Park Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mildred Magowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Cherrix Avenue
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 877-1430
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 877-1430
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Delanco Rd
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 871-3434
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 871-3434
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgewater Park Township School District?
Edgewater Park Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,000 students.
What is the rank of Edgewater Park Township School District?
Edgewater Park Township School District is ranked #554 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgewater Park Township School District?
34% of Edgewater Park Township School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgewater Park Township School District?
Edgewater Park Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Edgewater Park Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,726 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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