Helen A. Fort Middle School

101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Helen A. Fort Middle School serves 675 students in grades 7-8.

Helen A. Fort Middle School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 675 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Helen A. Fort Middle School's student population of 675 students has declined by 34% over five school years.

The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

675 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

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School Rankings

Helen A. Fort Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Helen A. Fort Middle School is 0.64, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1548 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

12%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

18%

31%

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Black

25%

15%

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White

52%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Pemberton Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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?

12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Helen A. Fort Middle School?

675 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, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen A. Fort Middle School?

Helen A. Fort Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 675 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education