Top Rankings
Hamilton 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 3 public schools serving 2,860 students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,860 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton 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
#564 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
29%
35%
% Black
25%
14%
% White
34%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,584 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,304
$27,031
Spending / Student
$23,584
$25,924
Best Hamilton Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George L. Hess Educational Complex
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Babcock Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Gr: 1-5 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
William Davies Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1876 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
5801 Third Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Gr: PK-K | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,860 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton Township School District is ranked #561 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 Hamilton Township School District?
34% of Hamilton Township School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,584 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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