Very Good
#664 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
Bunker Hill Middle School
Middle School · Washington Township School District · Sewell, NJ
A Washington Township School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
372 PITMAN DOWNER RD, Sewell, NJ 08080
- Math 49% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bunker Hill Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bunker Hill 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,919
Median home value
$330,400
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Thomas E. Bowe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Chestnut Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Hollydell SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $24,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bunker Hill Middle School is listed in Washington Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bunker Hill Middle School
Bunker Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Sewell, NJ, part of Washington Township School District, serving approximately 575 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bunker Hill Middle School
What grades does Bunker Hill Middle School serve?
Bunker Hill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bunker Hill Middle School?
Bunker Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bunker Hill Middle School rank in NJ?
Bunker Hill Middle School ranks #664 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bunker Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bunker Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Bunker Hill Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bunker Hill Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bunker Hill Middle School a charter school?
No, Bunker Hill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bunker Hill Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bunker Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bunker Hill Middle School?
19.3% of students at Bunker Hill 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
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (856) 881-7007
- Area population (ZIP 08080)
- 39,360
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 08080; 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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