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Salem County Special Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 186 students in Salem County Special Services School District.
Public Schools in Salem County Special Services School District have a diversity score of 0.71, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
186 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
35%
34%
% Black
30%
15%
% White
28%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $103,226 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $102,489 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$103,226
$26,931
Spending / Student
$102,489
$25,828
Best Salem County Special Services School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salem Campus
Special Education School
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem County Special Services School District?
Salem County Special Services School District manages 4 public schools serving 186 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem County Special Services School District?
35% of Salem County Special Services School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem County Special Services School District?
Salem County Special Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Salem County Special Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $102,489 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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