Item: Upper Township School District
Rating: 8
Author: ÿ�ճԹ�

Home > New Jersey > Cape May County

Upper Township School District

525 Perry Road
Petersburg, NJ 08270

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Tel: (609) 628-3500

Top Rankings

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

Overview

This School District

This State (NJ)

# Schools

3 Schools

2,571 Schools

# Students

1,369 Students

1,360,273 Students

# Teachers

118 Teachers

116,548 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
Pre-K	51	91
Kind	139	134
1	135	138
2	154	142
3	154	141
4	168	143
5	126	144
6	145	146
7	143	148
8	154	150

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Upper Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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)

#164 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Upper Township School District
2023	#164
2022	#152
2021	#161
2019	#102
2018	#164
2017	#142
2016	#154
2015	#136
2014	#245
2013	#249
2012	#275

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

49%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	49%	38%
2022	50%	36%
2021	33%	26%
2019	66%	44%
2018	60%	42%
2017	62%	41%
2016	61%	40%
2015	57%	36%
2014	83%	75%
2013	83%	75%
2012	84%	75%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

68%

49%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2022	68%	49%
2021	62%	47%
2019	78%	57%
2018	60%	55%
2017	71%	53%
2016	65%	50%
2015	63%	47%
2014	79%	69%
2013	78%	69%
2012	75%	69%
2011	74%	69%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

33%

23%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2022	33%	23%
2021	26%	22%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17

0.72

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	0.16	0.71
2022	0.15	0.71
2021	0.15	0.71
2020	0.15	0.70
2019	0.15	0.70
2018	0.13	0.70
2017	0.13	0.70
2016	0.13	0.69
2015	0.15	0.68
2014	0.15	0.68
2013	0.16	0.67
2012	0.15	0.66
2011	0.15	0.65
2010	0.12	0.65
2009	0.10	0.64
2008	0.09	0.63
2007	0.08	0.62
2006	0.07	0.62
2005	0.04	0.61
2004	0.05	0.60
2003	0.05	0.60
2002	0.03	0.59
2001	0.03	0.58
2000	0.04	0.57
1999	0.05	0.57
1998	0.04	0.57
1996	0.04	0.56
1995	0.04	0.55
1994	0.03	0.55
1993	0.04	0.55
1992	0.04	0.54

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

11%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2022)
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2022	1%	10%
2021	1%	10%
2020	2%	11%
2019	2%	11%
2013	1%	10%
2011	1%	9%
2010	2%	9%
2009	2%	9%
2008	2%	9%
2007	1%	8%
2006	2%	8%
2004	1%	7%
2003	1%	7%
2002	2%	7%
2001	2%	6%
2000	1%	6%
1999	1%	6%
1998	2%	6%
1996	1%	5%
1995	1%	5%
1994	1%	5%
1993	1%	5%
1992	1%	5%
1991	1%	4%
1990	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

34%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	5%	33%
2022	4%	32%
2021	4%	31%
2020	3%	29%
2019	3%	29%
2018	4%	27%
2017	4%	27%
2016	4%	26%
2015	5%	25%
2014	4%	24%
2013	4%	23%
2012	5%	23%
2011	4%	22%
2010	2%	21%
2009	2%	20%
2008	1%	19%
2007	1%	19%
2006	1%	18%
2005	1%	18%
2004	1%	17%
2003	1%	17%
2000	1%	15%
1999	1%	14%
1993	1%	13%
1992	1%	12%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

14%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	1%	15%
2022	1%	15%
2013	1%	16%
2010	2%	17%
2009	2%	17%
2008	2%	17%
2007	2%	17%
2006	1%	18%
2005	1%	18%
2004	1%	18%
2003	1%	18%
1999	1%	18%
1996	1%	19%
1995	1%	19%
1994	1%	19%
1991	1%	19%
1990	1%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

91%

38%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	91%	39%
2022	92%	40%
2021	92%	41%
2020	92%	43%
2019	92%	43%
2018	93%	45%
2017	93%	45%
2016	93%	46%
2015	92%	48%
2014	92%	49%
2013	91%	50%
2012	92%	51%
2011	92%	52%
2010	94%	53%
2009	94%	54%
2008	95%	55%
2007	96%	56%
2006	96%	56%
2005	98%	57%
2004	97%	58%
2003	97%	58%
2002	98%	59%
2001	98%	61%
2000	98%	61%
1999	97%	62%
1998	98%	62%
1996	98%	62%
1995	98%	63%
1994	98%	63%
1993	98%	63%
1992	98%	64%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	3%	3%
2022	2%	3%
2021	3%	3%
2020	3%	2%
2019	3%	2%
2018	3%	2%
2017	3%	2%
2016	3%	2%
2015	3%	1%
2014	4%	1%
2013	3%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,112 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $28,659 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (NJ)

Total Revenue

$41 MM

$36,642 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	$41 MM	$26 MM
2022	$40 MM	$25 MM
2021	$41 MM	$26 MM
2020	$40 MM	$25 MM
2019	$41 MM	$25 MM
2018	$40 MM	$24 MM
2017	$40 MM	$23 MM
2016	$40 MM	$21 MM
2015	$37 MM	$20 MM
2014	$37 MM	$21 MM
2012	$36 MM	$21 MM
2011	$36 MM	$20 MM
2010	$37 MM	$20 MM
2009	$37 MM	$20 MM
2008	$37 MM	$19 MM
2007	$35 MM	$19 MM
2006	$34 MM	$18 MM
2005	$32 MM	$17 MM
2004	$30 MM	$17 MM
2003	$27 MM	$15 MM
2002	$26 MM	$14 MM
2001	$23 MM	$14 MM
2000	$24 MM	$13 MM
1999	$22 MM	$13 MM
1998	$21 MM	$12 MM
1996	$19 MM	$11 MM
1995	$19 MM	$11 MM
1992	$16 MM	$10 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$39 MM

$35,142 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	$39 MM	$25 MM
2022	$40 MM	$24 MM
2021	$39 MM	$25 MM
2020	$40 MM	$24 MM
2019	$39 MM	$25 MM
2018	$39 MM	$24 MM
2017	$40 MM	$23 MM
2016	$40 MM	$22 MM
2015	$36 MM	$20 MM
2014	$36 MM	$20 MM
2012	$34 MM	$20 MM
2011	$35 MM	$19 MM
2010	$36 MM	$20 MM
2009	$37 MM	$19 MM
2008	$36 MM	$20 MM
2007	$35 MM	$19 MM
2006	$32 MM	$18 MM
2005	$31 MM	$17 MM
2004	$29 MM	$16 MM
2003	$27 MM	$16 MM
2002	$26 MM	$14 MM
2001	$24 MM	$13 MM
2000	$22 MM	$13 MM
1999	$22 MM	$14 MM
1998	$22 MM	$13 MM
1996	$18 MM	$11 MM
1995	$18 MM	$11 MM
1992	$15 MM	$9 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$30,112

$26,937

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	$29,466	$27,451
2022	$27,952	$26,511
2021	$30,626	$27,862
2020	$27,952	$26,511
2019	$28,268	$27,169
2018	$28,202	$25,776
2017	$27,936	$24,717
2016	$28,027	$23,074
2015	$26,226	$19,116
2014	$26,712	$22,539
2012	$25,824	$22,326
2011	$16,448	$15,563
2010	$25,032	$19,116
2009	$24,122	$20,414
2008	$23,279	$19,641
2007	$22,353	$17,846
2006	$20,959	$16,912
2005	$18,659	$15,983
2004	$17,148	$15,178
2003	$15,318	$14,414
2002	$14,474	$13,992
2001	$12,755	$13,524
2000	$12,765	$12,563
1999	$12,041	$11,702
1998	$11,742	$11,220
1995	$11,308	$10,398
1992	$10,272	$10,290
1990	$8,897	$8,190

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$28,659

$25,834

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Upper Township School District	New Jersey
2023	$28,044	$26,479
2022	$27,985	$25,682
2021	$29,149	$26,876
2020	$27,985	$25,682
2019	$26,741	$26,960
2018	$27,228	$25,387
2017	$28,493	$25,235
2016	$28,439	$23,517
2015	$25,625	$19,190
2014	$25,991	$21,879
2012	$24,372	$21,692
2011	$16,040	$15,139
2010	$24,458	$19,190
2009	$23,927	$19,395
2008	$22,896	$19,863
2007	$21,915	$18,129
2006	$19,664	$16,981
2005	$18,205	$16,151
2004	$16,653	$14,709
2003	$14,999	$14,730
2002	$14,458	$14,261
2001	$13,345	$13,311
2000	$12,176	$12,817
1999	$11,713	$12,247
1998	$12,564	$11,565
1995	$11,063	$10,509
1992	$9,290	$9,044
1990	$11,860	$7,994

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Upper Township School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Upper Township Elementary School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

50 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500

Gr: 3-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Upper Township Middle School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

525 Perry Rd
Woodbine, NJ 08270
(609) 628-3500

Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Upper Township Primary School

Add to Compare

130 Old Tuckahoe Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 628-3500

Gr: PK-2 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Upper Township School District?

Upper Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,369 students.

What is the rank of Upper Township School District?

Upper Township School District is ranked #164 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

What is the racial composition of students in Upper Township School District?

91% of Upper Township School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Township School District?

Upper 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 Upper Township School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $28,659 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

September 21, 2025

Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025

Latest data and policy changes on Texas public school enrollment growth, funding, and virtual education in 2025.

September 21, 2025

Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in Public Schools

Learn about financial aid and hidden costs in public schools. Discover what parents should budget for beyond tuition-free education.

September 21, 2025

NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025

Despite reforms, New York City schools remain the most segregated in the U.S. in 2025. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 1,369 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
: Top 30% in NJ
: 49% (Top 50%)
: 68% (Top 20%)
: 33% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education