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Gloucester Township School District

17 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gloucester Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,502 students in Gloucester Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Gloucester Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
6,502 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
540 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gloucester 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.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#445 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
38%
49%
12%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
19%
35%
% Black
28%
14%
% White
41%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,710 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 $20,390 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,710
$27,031
Spending / Student
$20,390
$25,924

Best Gloucester Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gloucester Township Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
270 South Black Horse Pike
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8845
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Union Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Jarvis Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 309-5031
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Glendora Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Station Ave
Glendora, NJ 08029
(856) 939-4704
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Chews Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Chewslanding Somerdale Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Erial Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Essex Avenue
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 627-5415
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Loring Flemming Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Little Gloucester Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4045
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
James W. Lilley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Williamstown Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 875-0991
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Glen Landing Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Little Gloucester Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-3534
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Ann A. Mullen Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Sicklerville Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 875-8777
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
875 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Blackwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Blenheim Erial Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9510
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gloucester Township School District?
Gloucester Township School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,502 students.
What is the rank of Gloucester Township School District?
Gloucester Township School District is ranked #444 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester Township School District?
41% of Gloucester Township School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gloucester Township School District?
Gloucester Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Gloucester Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,390 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 6,502 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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