Below Average
#2286 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
Middle School · Trenton Public School District · Trenton, NJ
A Trenton Public School District middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 GLADSTONE AVE, Trenton, NJ 08629
- Math 6% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 7% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), 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
$81,367
Median home value
$149,000
Median rent
$1,263/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievers Early College Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–10 | 0.9 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Ulysses S. Grant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–6 | 0.9 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Battle Monument Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 4–6 | 1.7 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Clara Parker Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–6 | 1.7 mi | 565 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Trenton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #8 of 25
- District spending per student
- $27,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School is listed in Trenton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School is a public middle school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District, serving approximately 639 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,286 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
What grades does Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School serve?
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School?
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School rank in NJ?
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School ranks #2,286 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School?
57.9% of students at Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (609) 656-4760
- Area population (ZIP 08629)
- 13,015
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 08629; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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