Serving 661 students in grades 7-8, Helen A. Fort 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helen A. Fort Middle School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen A. Fort 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 Helen A. Fort Middle School is 0.65, 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
#1771 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
18%
32%
Black
24%
15%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen A. Fort Middle School's ranking?
Helen A. Fort Middle School is ranked #1771 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Helen A. Fort Middle School often compared to?
Helen A. Fort Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pemberton Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Helen A. Fort Middle School?
661 students attend Helen A. Fort Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Helen A. Fort Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Helen A. Fort Middle School offer ?
Helen A. Fort Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Helen A. Fort Middle School part of?
Helen A. Fort Middle School is part of Pemberton Township School District.
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