Very Good
#843 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 34% in state
Neeta School
Middle School · Medford Lakes School District · Medford Lakes, NJ
A Medford Lakes School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44 Neeta Trail, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
- Math 61% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neeta School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Neeta 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford Lakes), 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
$158,487
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Haines Sixth Grade CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6 | 1.9 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Indian Mills Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 4.0 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Marlton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 778 | 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.
Medford Lakes School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Neeta School is listed in Medford Lakes School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neeta School
Neeta School is a public middle school in Medford Lakes, NJ, part of Medford Lakes School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neeta School
What grades does Neeta School serve?
Neeta School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Neeta School?
Neeta School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neeta School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neeta School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neeta School rank in NJ?
Neeta School ranks #843 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Neeta School's MySchoolScout rating?
Neeta School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Neeta School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neeta School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Neeta School a charter school?
No, Neeta School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neeta School a Title I school?
No, Neeta School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neeta School?
2.5% of students at Neeta 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (609) 654-5155
- Area population (ZIP 08055)
- 28,855
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 08055; 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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