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#822 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 33% in state

Deptford Township Middle School

Middle School · Deptford Township Public School District · Sewell, NJ

A middle school in Sewell, NJ serving grades 6th – 8th.

890 BANKBRIDGE RD, Sewell, NJ 08080

  • Math 43% vs NJ 36% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs NJ 57% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$21,788
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Deptford Township Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
36%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
57%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Deptford Township 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bankbridge Regional SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–120.3 mi535Compare →
Bethany Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.4 mi11Compare →
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.64–62.4 mi468Compare →
Chestnut Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–83.1 mi656Compare →

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.

Deptford Township Public School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$21,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deptford Township Middle School is listed in Deptford Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deptford Township Middle School

Deptford Township Middle School is a public middle school in Sewell, NJ, part of Deptford Township Public School District, serving approximately 938 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deptford Township Middle School

What grades does Deptford Township Middle School serve?

Deptford Township Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Deptford Township Middle School?

Deptford Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 938 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deptford Township Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deptford Township Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deptford Township Middle School rank in NJ?

Deptford Township Middle School ranks #822 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Deptford Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deptford Township Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Deptford Township Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deptford Township Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Deptford Township Middle School a charter school?

No, Deptford Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deptford Township Middle School a Title I school?

No, Deptford Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deptford Township Middle School?

32.7% of students at Deptford Township 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
938
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gloucester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
Area population (ZIP 08080)
39,360
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
42.2
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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