Paulsboro Junior High School

670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Paulsboro Junior High School serves 131 students in grades 7-8.
Paulsboro Junior High 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 ≤5% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Paulsboro Junior High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
131 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Paulsboro Junior High 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 Paulsboro Junior High School is 0.58, 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
#1780 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
31%
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Black
59%
15%
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White
25%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paulsboro Junior High School's ranking?
Paulsboro Junior High School is ranked #1780 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Paulsboro Junior High School?
131 students attend Paulsboro Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Paulsboro Junior High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paulsboro Junior High School?
Paulsboro Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paulsboro Junior High School offer ?
Paulsboro Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Paulsboro Junior High School part of?
Paulsboro Junior High School is part of Paulsboro School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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