Mantua Township School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Mantua Township School District

The Mantua Township School District is a preschool-through-sixth-grade public district in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Because it only serves elementary and middle grades, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and state testing data is limited to the grades it actually teaches. For a family with children in these grade bands, the district provides the full elementary experience before students move to a regional secondary school.

On state assessments, the district's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades lands in the top quartile among Gloucester County's districts. That is a genuine strength. Math proficiency rates across grades three through six cluster around the midpoint, with a slight dip in grade five and a recovery to a similar level in grade six. English language arts results show a clear upward trajectory. Grade three and four proficiency are near the midpoint, grade five reaches a solid level, and grade six posts a notably high proficiency rate. Science, tested only in grade five, comes in lower, and a parent may want to ask the school how science instruction is supported in the earlier grades. Overall, the academic picture is one of consistent performance with a standout ELA result at the upper end of the elementary span.

The chronic absenteeism rate sits in the bottom quartile among county districts, meaning it is higher than most of its neighbors. This is a soft spot worth understanding better. The data does not include a breakdown by subgroup, so a parent may want to look into what drives absenteeism and how the district addresses it.

Per-pupil current spending is in the middle range, upper half of Gloucester County districts. That is a neutral position; the district invests at a level above the county midpoint, but not at the top.

Mantua Township is a suburban community within commuting distance of Philadelphia and the wider South Jersey region. The housing market in the district's coverage area shows a range of home values, with the district-weighted figure sitting below the New Jersey state benchmark, making the area relatively more affordable than much of the state. Rent in the area is below the estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home, which might matter for families deciding between buying and renting. The county market remains active, with the median days on market short and inventory up from a year ago, suggesting steady demand.

The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. No data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education identification, or English learner status was available, so a picture of economic and academic support needs is incomplete from the data alone. The district operates three elementary schools: Centre City Elementary, J. Mason Tomlin Elementary, and Sewell Elementary.

No recent major district changes such as referenda, curriculum overhauls, or property tax shifts were found in publicly reported material. The district brief noted basic profile information but no parent-relevant changes that clear the bar of lasting impact.

For a family considering this district, the core takeaway is a compact elementary system that delivers above-average academic results among its county peers, particularly in reading by grade six, set in a suburban area with home prices below the New Jersey norm. The higher chronic absenteeism rate is the one area that calls for a closer look. There is no high school here, so a family would also need to investigate the receiving secondary district to complete the picture.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,250

Grades

PK–06

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 11%

Black 5%

White 76%

Asian 2%

Two+ 6%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

37%

55%

Gr 4

21%

53%

Gr 5

40%

61%

Gr 6

78%

80%

Math

Gr 3

29%

65%

Gr 4

30%

55%

Gr 5

33%

49%

Gr 6

37%

53%

Science

Gr 5

17%

37%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Centre City Elementary School

J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School

Sewell Elementary School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

4 grades reported

56%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

57%

Grade 5

79%

Grade 6

Science

1 grade reported

33%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$419,726

Year-over-year change+4.3%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$316K to $605K

vs. state typical0.73x

vs. national typical1.14x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
08080	Sewell	$440K	+4.5%	66.6%
08051	Mantua	$316K	+4.7%	19.7%
08071	Pitman	$363K	+3.0%	6.0%
08062	Mullica Hill	$597K	+2.3%	2.8%
08056	Mickleton	$605K	+3.4%	2.8%
08020	Clarksboro	$438K	+3.9%	1.8%
08061	Mount Royal	$459K	+5.0%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,475/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,109 to $2,508/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
08080	Sewell	$2,508	—	66.6%
08071	Pitman	$2,109	—	6.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,118/mo

Home price / national median income5.0x

Annual rent / national median income35.5%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$357/mo

Market Activity: Gloucester County

Median listing price$395,000

Median listing price YoY-1.0%

Median price per sq ft$222

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.3%

Median days on market27.0 days

Median days on market YoY-11.5%

Active listings527

Active listings YoY+11.7%

New listings396

New listings YoY-1.0%

Pending listings551

Pending listings YoY+3.6%

Hotness: median listing price$379,975

Hotness: median listing price YoY+0.7%

Supply score96.7

Supply score YoY+5.8%

Demand score92.8

Demand score YoY-3.0%

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)

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