Serving 451 students in grades 5-8, F. W. Holbein 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: F. W. Holbein Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Mount Holly, NJ, covering approximately 2.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
F. W. Holbein Middle School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Motto
To cultivate the capacity for lifelong learning, the creativity for innovation, and the curiosity for exploration.
School Rankings
F. W. Holbein 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 F. W. Holbein Middle School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1789 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
32%
14%
White
25%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F. W. Holbein Middle School's ranking?
F. W. Holbein Middle School is ranked #1789 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are F. W. Holbein Middle School often compared to?
F. W. Holbein Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend F. W. Holbein Middle School?
451 students attend F. W. Holbein Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of F. W. Holbein Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of F. W. Holbein Middle School?
F. W. Holbein Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does F. W. Holbein Middle School offer ?
F. W. Holbein Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is F. W. Holbein Middle School part of?
F. W. Holbein Middle School is part of Mount Holly Township Public School District.
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