See Lawrence Township Public Schools Latest Niche Ranking

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Lawrence Township Public Schools maintained its good grade in the latest school rankings released this week, according to Niche’s 2024 Best Schools and Districts.

According to the latest ranking, LTPS ranked 5th in the County and was placed 88th overall in New Jersey.

These rankings and grades, published annually for the past nine years, compare schools and districts across the United States by combining feedback from parents and students with hard data on schools, teachers, and student performance.

Lawrence Township Public Schools, which serves 8,071 students, has an overall "A-" grade from Niche.

Here's how they were graded on various metrics:

• Academics: A-
• Diversity: A
• Teachers: B
• College Prep: A+
• Clubs & Activities: B
• Administration: B+
• Sports: B
• Food: A+
• Resources & Facilities: C+

The average graduation rate in the school district is 96 percent, with 52 percent of students proficient in reading and 24 percent in math, according to Niche.

The average teacher's salary in the district is $74,934 and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.

The rankings differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance in that it also includes input from students, alumni and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities.

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