Very Good
#814 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 33% in state
Emma C Attales
Middle School · Absecon Public Schools District · Absecon, NJ
An Absecon Public Schools District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 IRELAN AVENUE, Absecon, NJ 08201
- Math 43% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emma C Attales score 49% 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 16 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Emma C Attales 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Absecon), 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
$72,120
Median home value
$237,100
Median rent
$1,818/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Life Point Academy/ Life Point ChurchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Galloway Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 713 | 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.
Absecon Public Schools District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emma C Attales is listed in Absecon Public Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emma C Attales
Emma C Attales is a public middle school in Absecon, NJ, part of Absecon Public Schools District, serving approximately 393 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emma C Attales
What grades does Emma C Attales serve?
Emma C Attales serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Emma C Attales?
Emma C Attales has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma C Attales?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma C Attales is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emma C Attales rank in NJ?
Emma C Attales ranks #814 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Emma C Attales's MySchoolScout rating?
Emma C Attales 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 Emma C Attales?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emma C Attales has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emma C Attales a charter school?
No, Emma C Attales is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emma C Attales a Title I school?
No, Emma C Attales is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emma C Attales?
52.4% of students at Emma C Attales 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (609) 641-5375
- Area population (ZIP 08201)
- 10,067
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 08201; 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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