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Lacey 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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,767 students in Lacey Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lacey Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,767 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lacey Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#378 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
81%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,072 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 $22,292 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,072
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,292
$25,828
Best Lacey Township School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 Manchester Ave
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2090
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2090
Gr: 1-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Western Blvd
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-5850
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-5850
Gr: 1-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Forked River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Gr: 1-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lacey Township Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Denton Avenue
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Mill Pond Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Western Blvd
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2070
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2070
Gr: PK-K | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Lacey Township High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
73 Haines Street
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2020
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,186 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lacey Township School District?
Lacey Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,767 students.
What is the rank of Lacey Township School District?
Lacey Township School District is ranked #380 out of 645 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lacey Township School District?
81% of Lacey Township School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lacey Township School District?
Lacey Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lacey Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,292 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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