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#1500 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Raymond W. Kershaw School
Middle School · Mt. Ephraim School District · Mount Ephraim, NJ
A Mt. Ephraim School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
125 SOUTH BLACK HORSE PIKE, Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
- Math 35% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raymond W. Kershaw School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raymond W. Kershaw School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Ephraim), 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
$95,635
Median home value
$231,100
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Oaks Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Larc SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Mary E. Volz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 4–8 | 1.9 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Woodland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 235 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mt. Ephraim School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raymond W. Kershaw School is listed in Mt. Ephraim School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raymond W. Kershaw School
Raymond W. Kershaw School is a public middle school in Mount Ephraim, NJ, part of Mt. Ephraim School District, serving approximately 140 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,500 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raymond W. Kershaw School
What grades does Raymond W. Kershaw School serve?
Raymond W. Kershaw School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Raymond W. Kershaw School?
Raymond W. Kershaw School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond W. Kershaw School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond W. Kershaw School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raymond W. Kershaw School rank in NJ?
Raymond W. Kershaw School ranks #1,500 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Raymond W. Kershaw School's MySchoolScout rating?
Raymond W. Kershaw School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Raymond W. Kershaw School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond W. Kershaw School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Raymond W. Kershaw School a charter school?
No, Raymond W. Kershaw School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raymond W. Kershaw School a Title I school?
No, Raymond W. Kershaw School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond W. Kershaw School?
42.1% of students at Raymond W. Kershaw 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (856) 931-1634
- Area population (ZIP 08059)
- 5,616
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 08059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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