As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprising two schools, had an enrollment of 514 students and 43.0 classroom teachers (on an
FTE basis), for a
student–teacher ratio of 12.0:1.[1]
The district is classified by the
New Jersey Department of Education as being in
District Factor Group "I", the second-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common
socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.[3]
For the 2005-06 school year, the district was recognized with the "Best Practices Award" by the
New Jersey Department of Education for its "Destination America" Social Studies program at Neeta Elementary School.[8]
Core members of the district's administration are:[14][15]
Anthony V. Dent, superintendent
Michael Colling, business administrator and board secretary
Board of education
The district's
board of education, comprised of five members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.[16][17][18]
^Lenape Regional High School District 2016 Report Card Narrative,
New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 5, 2017. "The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) serves the eight municipalities of Evesham, Medford, Mount Laurel, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle and Woodland Townships and Medford Lakes Borough. Encompassing an area of 350 square miles the Lenape District is the largest school district in Burlington County."
^Staff.
"Regional School Districts", Burlington County Times, April 26, 2015. Accessed May 8, 2020. "Lenape Regional Serves: Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Mount Laurel, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle, Woodland"
^Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Medford Lakes School District,
New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2023. Accessed April 19, 2024. "The Medford Lakes School District is a Type II School District located in the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey. As a Type II district, the School District functions independently through a Board of Education. The Board is comprised of 5 members elected to three-year terms. These terms are staggered so that a maximum of 2 members’ terms expire each year. The School District provides a full range of educational services appropriate to grade levels K through 8. These include regular, vocational, as well as special education for handicapped youngsters. The operations of the School District include two elementary schools located in Medford Lakes Borough." See "Roster of Officials" on page 19.
^Board Members, Medford Lakes School District. Accessed May 8, 2020.