Hammarskjold Middle School vs. Churchill Jr High School
Should I attend Hammarskjold Middle School or Churchill Jr High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hammarskjold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Churchill Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,275 students in grades 6-7, Hammarskjold Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,367 students in grades 8-9, Churchill Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-7
8-9
Total Students
1,275 students
1,367 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
109 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#283 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
627
-
Grade 7 Students
623
-
Grade 8 Students
-
678
Grade 9 Students
-
675
Ungraded Students
25
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
34%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
48%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
