Mullica Township School District

The Mullica Township School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: Mullica Township Primary School (grades K-4) and Mullica Township Middle School (grades 5-8). While the middle school appears to be the stronger performer of the two, both schools face challenges in terms of academic achievement, particularly in mathematics.

The Mullica Township Middle School has a higher statewide school ranking, better test scores, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the primary school. For example, in 2023-2024, 59.1% of 8th graders at the middle school were proficient or better in English Language Arts, while only 38.6% of 4th graders at the primary school achieved that level. The middle school also had 77.8% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

However, both schools have relatively low test scores compared to the state averages, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, the Mullica Township School District as a whole is ranked quite low compared to other districts in New Jersey, indicating that there may be systemic challenges that need to be addressed. The high rates of free and reduced lunch at both schools (over 40%) suggest a relatively high-need student population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance.