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#2366 of 2,466 schools in NJ
James a Cotten Intermediate School
Middle School · Willingboro Public School District · Willingboro, NJ
A Willingboro Public School District middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
80 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Willingboro, NJ 08046
- Math 8% vs NJ 42% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James a Cotten Intermediate School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 13% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James a Cotten Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,447
Median home value
$240,000
Median rent
$1,941/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08046; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Park AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Samuel M Ridgway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Moorestown Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 4–6 | 3.2 mi | 882 | Compare → |
| Riverside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 295 | 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.
Willingboro Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
James a Cotten Intermediate School is listed in Willingboro Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James a Cotten Intermediate School
James a Cotten Intermediate School is a public middle school in Willingboro, NJ, part of Willingboro Public School District, serving approximately 554 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,366 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James a Cotten Intermediate School
What grades does James a Cotten Intermediate School serve?
James a Cotten Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend James a Cotten Intermediate School?
James a Cotten Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Cotten Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Cotten Intermediate School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James a Cotten Intermediate School rank in NJ?
James a Cotten Intermediate School ranks #2,366 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is James a Cotten Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
James a Cotten Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 James a Cotten Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James a Cotten Intermediate School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is James a Cotten Intermediate School a charter school?
No, James a Cotten Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James a Cotten Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, James a Cotten Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James a Cotten Intermediate School?
60.3% of students at James a Cotten 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (609) 835-8930
- Area population (ZIP 08046)
- 31,876
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 08046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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