Serving 795 students in grades 6-8, Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School's student population of 795 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is 0.44, 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
#1908 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
73%
32%
Black
14%
15%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is ranked #1908 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
795 students attend Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School offer ?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School part of?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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