Serving 989 students in grades 7-8, T. E. Harrington Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. E. Harrington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T. E. Harrington Middle School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. E. Harrington Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. E. Harrington Middle School is 0.67, 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
#540 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
17%
15%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. E. Harrington Middle School's ranking?
T. E. Harrington Middle School is ranked #540 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are T. E. Harrington Middle School often compared to?
T. E. Harrington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Allen Middle School, Moorestown High School, Berlin Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend T. E. Harrington Middle School?
989 students attend T. E. Harrington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of T. E. Harrington Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. E. Harrington Middle School?
T. E. Harrington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does T. E. Harrington Middle School offer ?
T. E. Harrington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is T. E. Harrington Middle School part of?
T. E. Harrington Middle School is part of Mount Laurel Township School District.
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