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#1387 of 2,466 schools in NJ
T. E. Harrington Middle School
Middle School · Mount Laurel Township School District · Mount Laurel, NJ
A Mount Laurel Township School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
514 MOUNT LAUREL ROAD, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
- Math 55% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T. E. Harrington Middle School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T. E. Harrington Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,629
Median home value
$341,400
Median rent
$1,966/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Demasi Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Moorestown Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| The Kings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Harbor Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 96 | 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.
Mount Laurel Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
T. E. Harrington Middle School is listed in Mount Laurel Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T. E. Harrington Middle School
T. E. Harrington Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Laurel, NJ, part of Mount Laurel Township School District, serving approximately 909 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,387 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T. E. Harrington Middle School
What grades does T. E. Harrington Middle School serve?
T. E. Harrington Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend T. E. Harrington Middle School?
T. E. Harrington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 909 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. E. Harrington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at T. E. Harrington Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T. E. Harrington Middle School rank in NJ?
T. E. Harrington Middle School ranks #1,387 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is T. E. Harrington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
T. E. Harrington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 T. E. Harrington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T. E. Harrington Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is T. E. Harrington Middle School a charter school?
No, T. E. Harrington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T. E. Harrington Middle School a Title I school?
No, T. E. Harrington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T. E. Harrington Middle School?
15.4% of students at T. E. Harrington 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 909
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (856) 234-1610
- Area population (ZIP 08054)
- 45,427
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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 08054; 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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