Upper Deerfield Township School District

1385 Highway 77
Seabrook, NJ 08302-4261
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Upper Deerfield Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 969 students in Upper Deerfield Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Upper Deerfield Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
969 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Upper Deerfield Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#571 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
38%
29%
49%
≤5%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
37%
34%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
36%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,639 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,154 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,639
$26,937
Spending / Student
$20,154
$25,834

Best Upper Deerfield Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles F. Seabrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1373 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Woodruff Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1385 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth F. Moore School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1361 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Upper Deerfield Township School District?
Upper Deerfield Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 969 students.
What is the rank of Upper Deerfield Township School District?
Upper Deerfield Township School District is ranked #571 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Deerfield Township School District?
37% of Upper Deerfield Township School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Deerfield Township School District?
Upper Deerfield Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Upper Deerfield Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,154 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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