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Linwood City School District

51 Belhaven Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 787 students in Linwood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Linwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
787 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Linwood City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 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)
#86 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
66%
38%
70%
49%
30-34%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
34%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
82%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,593 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,813
$26,940
Spending / Student
$21,593
$25,837

Best Linwood City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belhaven Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 Belhaven Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Seaview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2015 Wabash Ave
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Linwood City School District?
Linwood City School District manages 2 public schools serving 787 students.
What is the rank of Linwood City School District?
Linwood City School District is ranked #85 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linwood City School District?
82% of Linwood City School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linwood City School District?
Linwood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Linwood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,593 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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