Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Thomas W. Wallace Jr. 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School serves the northwest part of Vineland, NJ, covering an area of approximately 21.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School's student population of 695 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Rankings
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2132 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is ranked #2132 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Memorial Middle School, Vineland Public Charter School, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
695 students attend Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School offer ?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School part of?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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