Excellent
#98 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 4% in state
Ventnor Middle School
Middle School · Ventnor City School District · Ventnor, NJ
A Ventnor City School District middle school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
VENTNOR EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY 400 N LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Ventnor, NJ 08406
- Math 53% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ventnor Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Ventnor 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,034
Median home value
$345,300
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08406; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene A. Tighe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Northfield Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 4.0 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Belhaven Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 4.3 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Coastal Learning Center AtlanticPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.4 mi | 29 | 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.
Ventnor City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $41,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ventnor Middle School is listed in Ventnor City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ventnor Middle School
Ventnor Middle School is a public middle school in Ventnor, NJ, part of Ventnor City School District, serving approximately 177 students in grades 5th-8th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ventnor Middle School
What grades does Ventnor Middle School serve?
Ventnor Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ventnor Middle School?
Ventnor Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventnor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ventnor Middle School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ventnor Middle School rank in NJ?
Ventnor Middle School ranks #98 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ventnor Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ventnor Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Ventnor Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ventnor Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ventnor Middle School a charter school?
No, Ventnor Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ventnor Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ventnor Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ventnor Middle School?
60.5% of students at Ventnor 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
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (609) 487-7900
- Area population (ZIP 08406)
- 8,962
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 56.8
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 08406; 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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