Mount Laurel Township School District

The Mount Laurel Township School District in New Jersey serves 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The district as a whole is ranked 321 out of 613 school districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Countryside Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School have the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3 and 4, often exceeding the district and state averages. Meanwhile, T.E. Harrington Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I and Geometry, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages.

However, the district also faces some challenges. All schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, while the district generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, there is significant variation in proficiency rates among the elementary schools, with some struggling, particularly in Mathematics. The district will need to address these areas to ensure more consistent academic performance across all schools.