Lakewood Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,616 students in Lakewood Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lakewood Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Lakewood Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 76% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,034 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
33%
# Black Students
280 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
240 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
5%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
249
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
236
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
265
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
258
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
264
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
341
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
315
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
657
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $72,167 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $66,724 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,616 students.
What is the rank of Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District is ranked #507 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood Township School District?
87% of Lakewood Township School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lakewood Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $66,724 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
