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Mullica Township Middle School

Middle School · Mullica Township School District · Elwood, NJ

A middle school in Elwood, NJ serving grades 5th – 8th.

500 ELWOOD ROAD P O BOX 318, Elwood, NJ 08217

  • Math 37% vs NJ 38% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NJ 56% (2025)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$24,972
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Mullica Township Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
38%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
56%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mullica Township 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

College educated

0%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

44.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mullica Township School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$24,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mullica Township Middle School is listed in Mullica Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mullica Township Middle School

Mullica Township Middle School is a public middle school in Elwood, NJ, part of Mullica Township School District, serving approximately 253 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,621 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mullica Township Middle School

What grades does Mullica Township Middle School serve?

Mullica Township Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Mullica Township Middle School?

Mullica Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullica Township Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mullica Township Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mullica Township Middle School rank in NJ?

Mullica Township Middle School ranks #1,621 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Mullica Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mullica Township Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mullica Township Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mullica Township Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mullica Township Middle School a charter school?

No, Mullica Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mullica Township Middle School a Title I school?

No, Mullica Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mullica Township Middle School?

43.1% of students at Mullica Township 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Atlantic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
Area population (ZIP 08217)
38
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 08217; 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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