Serving 265 students in grades 6-8, Alfred C. Mackinnon 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 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wharton, NJ school district, covering approximately 2.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn to Thrive in a Dynamic World.
School Rankings
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School's ranking?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is ranked #1406 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School often compared to?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School?
265 students attend Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School offer ?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School part of?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is part of Wharton Borough School District.
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