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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,853 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 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,853 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
116,573 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 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#569 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)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%
10%
% Hispanic
27%
34%
% Black
26%
15%
% White
34%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,361 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,642 is less than the state median of $25,828. 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
$23,361
$26,931
Spending / Student
$23,642
$25,828
Best Hamilton Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George L. Hess Educational Complex
(Math: 23% | 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
Grades: 1-5
| 1,356 students
Rank: #22.
William Davies Middle School
(Math: 14% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: n/an/a
5801 Third Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Grades: PK-K
| 614 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,853 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Township School District?
Hamilton Township School District is ranked #572 out of 646 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, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% 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 $23,642 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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