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Best Schools in West Creek, NJ
West Creek, NJ has 18 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,172 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in West Creek don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Creek, NJ
The top high schools in West Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1845 Students
2. Lacey Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
3. Pinelands Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinelands Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Creek, NJ
The top middle schools in West Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stafford Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stafford Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 625 Students
2. Southern Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 905 Students
3. Lacey Township Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
4. Pinelands Regional Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinelands Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 520 Students
5. Mill Pond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Creek, NJ
The top elementary schools in West Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Haven School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beach Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
2. Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stafford Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 612 Students
3. Long Beach Island Grade School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Beach Island Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 98 Students
4. Eagleswood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagleswood Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
5. Frog Pond Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 771 Students
6. Forked River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 456 Students
7. St Mary Academy
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Projected Test Scores
St Mary Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 223 Students
8. Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Long Beach Island Consolidated School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 111 Students
9. Ocean Acres Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stafford Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 665 Students
10. George J. Mitchell Elementary School
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Little Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 585 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Creek, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Creek, NJ has a total population of 3,637 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Creek, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Creek, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Creek, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Creek, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Creek, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Creek, NJ
How many schools are in West Creek, NJ?
West Creek, NJ has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,172 students in total.
How do schools in West Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in West Creek score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in West Creek don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Creek?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in West Creek
1 of 1 schools in West Creek carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in West Creek. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.