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Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton Township Public School District · Hamilton, NJ
A Hamilton Township Public School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2145 YARDVILLE HAMILTON SQ, Hamilton, NJ 08690
- Math 44% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emily C. Reynolds 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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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
$122,665
Median home value
$362,700
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08690; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard C Crockett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Albert E Grice Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 959 | Compare → |
| Mercer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 2–8 | 2.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Pond Road Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 967 | 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.
Hamilton Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #12 of 23
- District spending per student
- $22,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is listed in Hamilton Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is a public middle school in Hamilton, NJ, part of Hamilton Township Public School District, serving approximately 957 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,606 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
What grades does Emily C. Reynolds Middle School serve?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 957 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emily C. Reynolds Middle School rank in NJ?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School ranks #1,606 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School a charter school?
No, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School a Title I school?
No, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
37.7% of students at Emily C. Reynolds 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
- 957
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (609) 631-4162
- Area population (ZIP 08690)
- 18,996
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 08690; 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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