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Wharton Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 688 students in Wharton Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Wharton Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
688 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wharton Borough 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.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
75%
34%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
18%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,722 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,222 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,722
$26,931
Spending / Student
$26,222
$25,828
Best Wharton Borough School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 East Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-2506
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-2506
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 East Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-1253
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-1253
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wharton Borough School District?
Wharton Borough School District manages 2 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Wharton Borough School District?
Wharton Borough School District is ranked #409 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton Borough School District?
75% of Wharton Borough School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wharton Borough School District?
Wharton Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Wharton Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,222 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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