Mount Laurel Township School District

The Mount Laurel Township School District in New Jersey operates 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district is ranked 259 out of 615 districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other districts.

Among the standout schools in the district, Fleetwood Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio of 9.9, while Parkway Elementary School had the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3 and 4, exceeding both district and state averages. Larchmont Elementary School stands out with the highest spending per student at $9,473, significantly more than the other elementary schools.

The district's schools have varying racial compositions, with white students making up the largest group, followed by Asian, African American, and Hispanic students. Chronic absenteeism rates are generally higher in the middle schools compared to the elementary schools, and the academic performance, as measured by NJSLA proficiency rates, shows the district and its schools are performing better than the state average in most subject areas and grade levels. The free/reduced lunch rates, which can indicate socioeconomic status, also vary significantly among the schools, with Larchmont Elementary having the highest rate at 17.3%.