Hamilton Township School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Hamilton Township School District

Hamilton Township School District serves prekindergarten through eighth grade in Atlantic County, and because it does not include high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The district enrolls a student body that is mixed across racial and ethnic groups: white students are the largest single group, followed by Hispanic and Black students, with smaller numbers of Asian students, students of two or more races, and very small shares of American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available in the data provided, so a reader cannot assess economic need from that figure alone. Similarly, data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not included.

On state assessments for the most recent testing year, the district’s proficiency rates in math and English language arts were generally low across grades three through eight. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above ranged from roughly a fifth of test takers to a quarter, with the lowest rate at eighth grade. In English language arts, proficiency was somewhat higher, ranging from about three in ten students at third grade to just under half at eighth grade. Science results, tested in grades five and eight, showed a small share of students reaching proficiency. The district’s overall proficiency index, a composite across all tested subjects and grades, placed it below the midpoint among Atlantic County’s districts. A separate metric shows that chronic absenteeism is in the bottom quarter of the same comparison set, meaning a relatively high portion of students are missing significant amounts of school. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range among the county’s districts.

The housing market for the district is shaped by two ZIP codes, one covering part of Hammonton and the other covering Mays Landing. Home values are moderate, with the weighted average across the district sitting notably below the statewide benchmark but broadly in line with the national figure. Rental costs, available only for the Mays Landing area, show monthly rents that would absorb a sizeable share of a typical household’s income. The Atlantic County housing market shows a modest supply of listings and a slight increase in days on market, suggesting a market that is not moving especially fast but also not stagnant.

The district operates three schools: George L. Hess Educational Complex, Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School, and William Davies Middle School. The district brief found little in the way of recent major changes or restructuring that would be of direct interest to a parent, so that information is absent rather than omitted.

For a family considering this district, the academic picture is straightforward. Proficiency rates are low relative to other districts in the county, and a high chronic absenteeism rate is a related concern that a parent may want to explore further with the school administration. The district’s smaller size and elementary-to-middle-grade span mean students will move on to a separate high school after eighth grade, so the feeder pattern into a receiving high school is a practical question a parent would need to research separately. The housing market in the area is moderately priced compared to the state as a whole, which may be a draw for some families, but the monthly rent-to-income ratio indicates that renting is expensive relative to local earnings. There is little publicly reported about recent district initiatives or changes, so a prospective parent would likely benefit from direct inquiry about current programming, support for students who are behind grade level, and efforts to address attendance patterns.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,884

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 27%

Black 26%

White 34%

Asian 4%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

31%

Gr 4

—

34%

Gr 5

—

40%

Gr 6

31%

43%

Gr 7

—

37%

Gr 8

23%

49%

Math

Gr 3

—

35%

Gr 4

—

25%

Gr 5

—

26%

Gr 6

13%

23%

Gr 7

—

23%

Gr 8

18%

Science

Gr 5

—

21%

Gr 8

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

George L. Hess Educational Complex

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School

William Davies Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

33%

Grade 3

24%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

22%

Grade 6

24%

Grade 7

18%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

30%

Grade 3

34%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

38%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$318,044

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$308K to $374K

vs. state typical0.56x

vs. national typical0.86x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
08330	Mays Landing	$308K	+1.9%	85.3%
08037	Hammonton	$374K	+4.5%	14.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,233/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
08330	Mays Landing	$2,233	—	85.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,605/mo

Home price / national median income3.8x

Annual rent / national median income32.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$628/mo

Market Activity: Atlantic County

Median listing price$425,000

Median listing price YoY-1.1%

Median price per sq ft$252

Median price per sq ft YoY-5.3%

Median days on market52.5 days

Median days on market YoY+8.3%

Active listings1,194

Active listings YoY+4.5%

New listings476

New listings YoY+7.2%

Pending listings570

Pending listings YoY-3.5%

Hotness: median listing price$407,250

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.6%

Supply score46.5

Supply score YoY-10.3%

Demand score62.3

Demand score YoY+2.8%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.