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#1362 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Egg Harbor City Community School
Middle School · Egg Harbor City School District · Egg Harbor City, NJ
A middle school in Egg Harbor City, NJ where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
730 Havana Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
- Math 14% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Egg Harbor City Community School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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 50 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Egg Harbor City Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,915/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Egg Harbor City), 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
$84,630
Median home value
$266,500
Median rent
$1,525/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Egg Harbor City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Egg Harbor City Community School is listed in Egg Harbor City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Egg Harbor City Community School
Egg Harbor City Community School is a public middle school in Egg Harbor City, NJ, part of Egg Harbor City School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 4th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,362 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Egg Harbor City Community School
What grades does Egg Harbor City Community School serve?
Egg Harbor City Community School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Egg Harbor City Community School?
Egg Harbor City Community School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Egg Harbor City Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Egg Harbor City Community School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Egg Harbor City Community School rank in NJ?
Egg Harbor City Community School ranks #1,362 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Egg Harbor City Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Egg Harbor City Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Egg Harbor City Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Egg Harbor City Community School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Egg Harbor City Community School a charter school?
No, Egg Harbor City Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Egg Harbor City Community School a Title I school?
No, Egg Harbor City Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Egg Harbor City Community School?
69.3% of students at Egg Harbor City Community 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (609) 965-1034
- Area population (ZIP 08215)
- 13,921
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 08215; 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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