Very Good
#466 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 19% in state
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
Middle School · Ewing Township School District · Ewing, NJ
An Ewing Township School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1325 LOWER FERRY ROAD, Ewing, NJ 08618
- Math 36% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilmore J Fisher Middle School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilmore J Fisher 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$48,179
Median home value
$211,800
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
41.2%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Kilmer Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 4–6 | 2.2 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 4–6 | 2.2 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Laurel School of PrincetonPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 2–11 | 2.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Laurel School of Princeton, thePrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–11 | 2.3 mi | 32 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ewing Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is listed in Ewing Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is a public middle school in Ewing, NJ, part of Ewing Township School District, serving approximately 773 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
What grades does Gilmore J Fisher Middle School serve?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gilmore J Fisher Middle School?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmore J Fisher Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmore J Fisher Middle 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 Gilmore J Fisher Middle School rank in NJ?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School ranks #466 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Gilmore J Fisher Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Gilmore J Fisher Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilmore J Fisher Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilmore J Fisher Middle School a charter school?
No, Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilmore J Fisher Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilmore J Fisher Middle School?
57.2% of students at Gilmore J Fisher 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
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (609) 538-9800
- Area population (ZIP 08618)
- 37,162
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 08618; 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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