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#958 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 39% in state

Haines Sixth Grade Center

Middle School · Medford Township School District · Medford, NJ

A Medford Township School District middle school serving grades 6th – 6th.

162 STOKES ROAD, Medford, NJ 08055

  • Math 56% vs NJ 40% (2025)
  • Reading 73% vs NJ 56% (2025)
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$24,917
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Students at Haines Sixth Grade Center score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
40%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency73%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
56%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
76%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Haines Sixth Grade Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$158,487

Median home value

$456,000

Median rent

$1,502/mo

College educated

63.2%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Neeta SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.13–81.9 mi325Compare →
Marlton MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.36–84.2 mi778Compare →
Frances Demasi Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.56–84.6 mi702Compare →
Hartford Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.25–64.9 mi885Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Medford Township School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$24,917NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Haines Sixth Grade Center is listed in Medford Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Haines Sixth Grade Center

Haines Sixth Grade Center is a public middle school in Medford, NJ, part of Medford Township School District, serving approximately 289 students in grades 6th-6th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Haines Sixth Grade Center

What grades does Haines Sixth Grade Center serve?

Haines Sixth Grade Center serves students in grades 6th through 6th.

How many students attend Haines Sixth Grade Center?

Haines Sixth Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Haines Sixth Grade Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Haines Sixth Grade Center 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 Haines Sixth Grade Center rank in NJ?

Haines Sixth Grade Center ranks #958 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Haines Sixth Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Haines Sixth Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Haines Sixth Grade Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Haines Sixth Grade Center has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Haines Sixth Grade Center a charter school?

No, Haines Sixth Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Haines Sixth Grade Center a Title I school?

No, Haines Sixth Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haines Sixth Grade Center?

6.2% of students at Haines Sixth Grade Center 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 – 6th
Enrollment
289
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%
Area population (ZIP 08055)
28,855
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
47.1
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 08055; 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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