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Westampton Township Middle School vs. Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Westampton Township Middle School
700 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School
455 Jacksonville Rd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Westampton Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 507 students in grades 4-8, Westampton Township 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 346 students in grades 2-4, Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary 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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-8
2-4
Total Students
507 students
346 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westampton Township Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westampton Township Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westampton Township Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westampton Township Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westampton Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1355 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1645 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westampton Township Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westampton Township Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westampton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westampton Township Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westampton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westampton Township Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westampton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westampton Township Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School by grade.
Grade 2 Students
-
121
Grade 3 Students
-
104
Grade 4 Students
82
121
Grade 5 Students
113
-
Grade 6 Students
100
-
Grade 7 Students
110
-
Grade 8 Students
102
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westampton Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westampton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westampton Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westampton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
31%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westampton Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westampton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westampton Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westampton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westampton Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westampton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westampton Township Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westampton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westampton Township Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westampton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westampton Township Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westampton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Holly Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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