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#1999 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Florence Riverfront School
Middle School · Florence Township School District · Florence, NJ
A Florence Township School District middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 East Front Street, Florence, NJ 08518
- Math 29% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florence Riverfront School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florence Riverfront School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,321
Median home value
$287,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Bristol MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Bordentown Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 505 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Florence Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence Riverfront School is listed in Florence Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence Riverfront School
Florence Riverfront School is a public middle school in Florence, NJ, part of Florence Township School District, serving approximately 619 students in grades 4th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,999 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence Riverfront School
What grades does Florence Riverfront School serve?
Florence Riverfront School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Florence Riverfront School?
Florence Riverfront School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Riverfront School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Riverfront School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Riverfront School rank in NJ?
Florence Riverfront School ranks #1,999 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Florence Riverfront School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Riverfront School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Florence Riverfront School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Riverfront School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Florence Riverfront School a charter school?
No, Florence Riverfront School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Riverfront School a Title I school?
No, Florence Riverfront School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Riverfront School?
39.4% of students at Florence Riverfront 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
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (609) 499-4647
- Area population (ZIP 08518)
- 5,830
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 08518; 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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