Serving 267 students in grades 6-8, New Egypt Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Egypt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
New Egypt Middle School's student population of 267 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Egypt Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Egypt Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Egypt Middle School's ranking?
New Egypt Middle School is ranked #567 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend New Egypt Middle School?
267 students attend New Egypt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of New Egypt Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Egypt Middle School?
New Egypt Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Egypt Middle School offer ?
New Egypt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Egypt Middle School part of?
New Egypt Middle School is part of Plumsted Township School District.
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