Serving 438 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 36%). 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
F. W. Holbein Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
F. W. Holbein Middle School's student population of 438 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
F. W. Holbein Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 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
#1762 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
26%
34%
Black
32%
15%
White
26%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F. W. Holbein Middle School's ranking?
F. W. Holbein Middle School is ranked #1762 out of 2,201 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 36% 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?
438 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, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% 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
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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