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#2363 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
Middle School · Trenton Public School District · Trenton, NJ
A Trenton Public School District middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618
- Math 4% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 6% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 13 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joyce Kilmer 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$48,179
Median home value
$211,800
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
41.2%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 4–6 | 0.1 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Battle Monument Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 4–6 | 1.5 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Foundation Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Trenton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is listed in Trenton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is a public middle school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District, serving approximately 530 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,363 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
What grades does Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School serve?
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School rank in NJ?
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School ranks #2,363 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joyce Kilmer 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 Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
61.7% of students at Joyce Kilmer 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
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (609) 656-4800
- Area population (ZIP 08618)
- 37,162
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 08618; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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