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Helen A. Fort Middle School
Middle School · Pemberton Township School District · Pemberton, NJ
A Pemberton Township School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 FORT DIX ROAD, Pemberton, NJ 08068
- Math 40% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen A. Fort Middle School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helen A. Fort Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,570
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pemberton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $28,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helen A. Fort Middle School is listed in Pemberton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen A. Fort Middle School
Helen A. Fort Middle School is a public middle school in Pemberton, NJ, part of Pemberton Township School District, serving approximately 585 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,663 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen A. Fort Middle School
What grades does Helen A. Fort Middle School serve?
Helen A. Fort Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Helen A. Fort Middle School?
Helen A. Fort Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen A. Fort Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen A. Fort Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen A. Fort Middle School rank in NJ?
Helen A. Fort Middle School ranks #1,663 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Helen A. Fort Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen A. Fort Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Helen A. Fort Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen A. Fort Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Helen A. Fort Middle School a charter school?
No, Helen A. Fort Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen A. Fort Middle School a Title I school?
No, Helen A. Fort Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helen A. Fort Middle School?
63.6% of students at Helen A. Fort 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (609) 893-8141
- Area population (ZIP 08068)
- 6,811
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 08068; 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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