Excellent
#316 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Henry C. Beck Middle School
Middle School · Cherry Hill School District · Cherry Hill, NJ
A Cherry Hill School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
950 Cropwell Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
- Math 58% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry C. Beck Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry C. Beck 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. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$155,947
Median home value
$418,000
Median rent
$1,991/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Preparatory School Inc.Private · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Voorhees Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 956 | Compare → |
| The Kings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Frances Demasi Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 702 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cherry Hill School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 of 19
- District spending per student
- $24,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry C. Beck Middle School is listed in Cherry Hill School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry C. Beck Middle School
Henry C. Beck Middle School is a public middle school in Cherry Hill, NJ, part of Cherry Hill School District, serving approximately 806 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry C. Beck Middle School
What grades does Henry C. Beck Middle School serve?
Henry C. Beck Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Henry C. Beck Middle School?
Henry C. Beck Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 806 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry C. Beck Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry C. Beck Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry C. Beck Middle School rank in NJ?
Henry C. Beck Middle School ranks #316 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Henry C. Beck Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry C. Beck Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Henry C. Beck Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry C. Beck Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry C. Beck Middle School a charter school?
No, Henry C. Beck Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry C. Beck Middle School a Title I school?
No, Henry C. Beck Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry C. Beck Middle School?
17.9% of students at Henry C. Beck 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
- 806
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (856) 424-4505
- Area population (ZIP 08003)
- 31,929
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 08003; 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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