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#1607 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hammonton Middle School
Middle School · Hammonton School District · Hammonton, NJ
A middle school in Hammonton, NJ serving grades 6th – 8th.
75 NORTH LIBERTY STREET, Hammonton, NJ 08037
- Math 44% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hammonton Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
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 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hammonton 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hammonton), 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
$83,762
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Mission Training CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hammonton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hammonton Middle School is listed in Hammonton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hammonton Middle School
Hammonton Middle School is a public middle school in Hammonton, NJ, part of Hammonton School District, serving approximately 834 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,607 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hammonton Middle School
What grades does Hammonton Middle School serve?
Hammonton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hammonton Middle School?
Hammonton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 834 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammonton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammonton Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hammonton Middle School rank in NJ?
Hammonton Middle School ranks #1,607 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hammonton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hammonton 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 Hammonton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hammonton Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hammonton Middle School a charter school?
No, Hammonton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hammonton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hammonton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hammonton Middle School?
35.7% of students at Hammonton 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
- 834
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (609) 567-7007
- Area population (ZIP 08037)
- 23,385
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 08037; 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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