The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 44% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mannington Township School District
Mannington Township School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Salem County, New Jersey. Because the district ends at eighth grade, there is no high school and therefore no graduation rate to report. Students who live in Mannington Township attend a high school outside this district, typically in a neighboring sending district, so families considering this area will want to investigate which receiving high school their child would attend and what its academic profile looks like.
The district is small and enrollment reflects that scale. State testing data from the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment is available for most grades, though eighth-grade math results were suppressed, likely due to a very small testing group. Across the grades where math scores were reported, proficiency rates ranged from roughly in the vicinity of three-fifths to above four-fifths of students meeting the state's proficiency benchmark. English language arts results followed a similar pattern, with most grade-level cohorts showing a majority of students scoring proficient or above. Science scores were lower: at grade five, about one-third of students reached the state's science proficiency standard, while at grade eight the rate was about half. Compared with other districts in Salem County, Mannington Township’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it among the top quartile, a position that reflects consistently solid achievement relative to its county peers.
Chronic absenteeism, a concern in many districts, is relatively low here. The district's chronic absenteeism rate landed in the top quartile among Salem County's districts, meaning fewer students are missing substantial school time compared to most neighboring districts. This can be an indicator of strong attendance habits or a supportive school environment, though the data does not explain the cause.
Spending per pupil is markedly higher than the typical district in Salem County. The district’s per-pupil current expenditure sits in the upper range among county districts. This elevated spending level is common in very small districts, where fixed costs are spread across fewer students, and does not on its own tell a parent whether resources translate into academic opportunity. Information on program offerings, such as advanced coursework, arts, or career exposure, was not available in the data provided, and the district’s website was not searched for enrichment details. A parent wanting to understand what students experience in the classroom would need to ask the school directly about course options, extracurricular activities, and middle school electives or pathways.
Housing in the area falls below both the New Jersey state median and the national median, a point worth noting for families moving to the region. Home values in the ZIP codes that feed the district show a range, with more affordable options in the Salem area and higher-priced homes in the Woodstown area. The district’s weighted home value estimate suggests housing is moderately priced relative to much of New Jersey, though market conditions shift.
The district did not have publicly reported information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor on special education or English learner enrollment. These gaps leave out context about student needs and supports. Parents who rely on those metrics to gauge a school’s demographic profile may want to follow up with the district office.
A search for recent district changes turned up routine enrollment, budget, and performance data but no lasting parent-relevant developments such as facility renovations, leadership turnover, or program launches. This absence is not unusual for a small, stable district without major public events, but it means the narrative here is built almost entirely on annual testing and attendance figures.
Mannington Township School District offers a small-school setting with academic results that generally exceed the county median, especially in math and English language arts. The elementary-through-middle-grade structure means families must plan for the high school transition well before their child reaches eighth grade. The low chronic absenteeism rate and high per-pupil spending are notable features, though without more detail on student support services and enrichment, a complete picture of the student experience remains elusive.
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