Very Good
#450 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 18% in state
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School
Middle School · Wharton Borough School District · Wharton, NJ
A Wharton Borough School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
137 East Central Avenue, Wharton, NJ 07885
- Math 51% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wharton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,903
Median home value
$345,200
Median rent
$1,961/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wharton Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is listed in Wharton Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is a public middle school in Wharton, NJ, part of Wharton Borough School District, serving approximately 264 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School
What grades does Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School serve?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School rank in NJ?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School ranks #450 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School a charter school?
No, Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School?
51.9% of students at Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (973) 361-1253
- Area population (ZIP 07885)
- 11,864
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07885; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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