Very Good
#609 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School
Middle School · Tabernacle Township School District · Tabernacle, NJ
A Tabernacle Township School District middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
132 NEW ROAD, Tabernacle, NJ 08088
- Math 44% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenneth R. Olson Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 46 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kenneth R. Olson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,980
Median home value
$344,900
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
94.9%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Mills Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 3.7 mi | 312 | 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.
Tabernacle Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School is listed in Tabernacle Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenneth R. Olson Middle School
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School is a public middle school in Tabernacle, NJ, part of Tabernacle Township School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenneth R. Olson Middle School
What grades does Kenneth R. Olson Middle School serve?
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kenneth R. Olson Middle School?
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth R. Olson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth R. Olson Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenneth R. Olson Middle School rank in NJ?
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School ranks #609 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kenneth R. Olson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenneth R. Olson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Kenneth R. Olson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenneth R. Olson Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kenneth R. Olson Middle School a charter school?
No, Kenneth R. Olson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenneth R. Olson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kenneth R. Olson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenneth R. Olson Middle School?
9.2% of students at Kenneth R. Olson 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (609) 268-0153
- Area population (ZIP 08088)
- 24,153
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 08088; 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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