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Lumberton Township Board Of Education 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 1,160 students in Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less 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
1,160 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lumberton Township Board Of Education 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.
Overall District Rank
#427 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
34%
% Black
26%
15%
% White
42%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,242 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,803 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,242
$26,931
Spending / Student
$24,803
$25,828
Best Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Dimsdale Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 265-0123
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 265-0123
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Bobby's Run Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 Dimsdale Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 702-5555
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 702-5555
Grades: 2-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Ashbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Municipal Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 518-0030
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 518-0030
Grades: PK-1
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District?
Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,160 students.
What is the rank of Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District?
Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District is ranked #425 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District?
42% of Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District?
Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lumberton Township Board Of Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,803 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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