Serving 811 students in grades 6-8, Fernwood Avenue 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fernwood Avenue Middle School serves the northeast part of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, covering an attendance area of approximately 27 square miles. Most students in this zone live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the school and the furthest edge being about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fernwood Avenue Middle School's student population of 811 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
811 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fernwood Avenue 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 Fernwood Avenue Middle School is 0.74, 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
#1401 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
11%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
14%
14%
White
38%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fernwood Avenue Middle School's ranking?
Fernwood Avenue Middle School is ranked #1401 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Fernwood Avenue Middle School often compared to?
Fernwood Avenue Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alder Avenue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fernwood Avenue Middle School?
811 students attend Fernwood Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Fernwood Avenue Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fernwood Avenue Middle School?
Fernwood Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fernwood Avenue Middle School offer ?
Fernwood Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fernwood Avenue Middle School part of?
Fernwood Avenue Middle School is part of Egg Harbor Township School District.
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