Maurice River Township School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Maurice River Township School District

Maurice River Township School District serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in a single school in Cumberland County. The district does not operate a high school; families send their children to the Millville Public Schools under a longstanding sending-receiving arrangement, and as of the 2022–23 school year those students attend a newly consolidated Millville High School that brought together what had been two separate buildings. For a family considering this district, the elementary and middle school years happen in a small, self-contained setting, and then the high school years take place in a larger regional district a short distance away.

The district’s combined performance on state assessments places it in the top quarter among Cumberland County’s districts, a measure that averages results across tested grades and subjects. That top-quartile position is worth noting, but the individual grade-level scores tell a more varied story. On the English language arts exam, results range from a relatively low proficiency rate in third grade to a rate near the state average in eighth grade, with several middle grades showing moderate results. In math, the pattern is more uneven. Proficiency rates in grades four through seven fall in a modest range, but eighth-grade math sees a very low proficiency rate, a point a parent may want to investigate further with the school to understand what supports are in place. Science results for grades five and eight are similarly low.

The chronic absenteeism rate for the district sits above the midpoint among county peers, meaning a higher share of students miss a significant number of school days compared to many other districts in the area. This is an area worth asking about, particularly given the connection between attendance and academic progress. Per-pupil spending is in the middle range, lower half of the county, which may reflect the district’s size and cost structure.

The student body is small and predominantly White, with a notable Hispanic minority and small shares of Black, multiracial, and other backgrounds. Data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts of students with disabilities and English learners, were not available in the source material, so the full picture of student needs is incomplete.

The district’s single school, Maurice River Township School, handles all grades from prekindergarten through eighth grade. That means the peer group is consistent across elementary and middle school years, and class sizes are likely small given the total enrollment. The district is located in a rural part of Cumberland County, covering several small communities including Woodbine, Leesburg, Millville, and Milmay. Home values in these areas vary, with the district-wide weighted average falling well below the New Jersey state median, making it a relatively affordable pocket of the state. Rents are also moderate by state standards. The area’s housing market has seen some uneven price movements in recent months, with some zip codes appreciating and others declining, but overall the district sits in a lower-cost part of New Jersey.

Because the district does not serve high school students, there is no graduation rate to report. For high school programming, families look to Millville, which recently completed a major consolidation of its high school facilities. That change means a single, expanded campus for all high school students from both Millville and sending districts like Maurice River Township.

A parent considering this district should weigh the small, community-based elementary and middle school experience against the fact that high school takes place in a different, larger district. The academic results show strengths in some grades and subjects, particularly in upper-elementary and middle school ELA, alongside areas that would benefit from closer examination, such as eighth-grade math and science performance. The chronic absenteeism rate also deserves attention. For families who value a small rural school with moderate housing costs and a straightforward path to a regional high school, this district fits that profile.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

379

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 3%

White 79%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

20%

13%

Gr 4

32%

70%

Gr 5

38%

59%

Gr 6

25%

59%

Gr 7

36%

50%

Gr 8

62%

58%

Math

Gr 3

31%

33%

Gr 4

21%

61%

Gr 5

44%

50%

Gr 6

33%

41%

Gr 7

28%

42%

Gr 8

Science

Gr 5

27%

Gr 8

15%

19%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Maurice River Township School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

47%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

38%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

17%

Grade 3

52%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 6

45%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

18%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$300,865

Year-over-year change-1.8%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$245K to $380K

vs. state typical0.53x

vs. national typical0.82x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
08332	Millville	$259K	+1.4%	31.7%
08340	Milmay	$380K	-3.9%	24.2%
08327	Leesburg	$245K	-6.8%	10.3%
08270	Woodbine	$325K	+2.2%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,461/mo

Year-over-year change+1.7%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
08332	Millville	$1,461	+1.7%	31.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,518/mo

Home price / national median income3.6x

Annual rent / national median income20.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$57/mo

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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