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#708 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 29% in state

West Deptford Middle School

Middle School · West Deptford Township School District · West Deptford, NJ

A West Deptford Township School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

675 GROVE RD, West Deptford, NJ 08066

  • Math 46% vs NJ 38% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs NJ 56% (2025)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$23,992
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at West Deptford Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
38%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
56%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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

32.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Deptford 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$62,412

Median home value

$166,600

Median rent

$1,092/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08066; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Guardian Angels Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private4–82.6 mi89Compare →
The Durand SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–122.7 mi66Compare →
Paulsboro Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.27–82.9 mi172Compare →
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.64–63.3 mi468Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Deptford Township School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$23,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About West Deptford Middle School

West Deptford Middle School is a public middle school in West Deptford, NJ, part of West Deptford Township School District, serving approximately 832 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Deptford Middle School

What grades does West Deptford Middle School serve?

West Deptford Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend West Deptford Middle School?

West Deptford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 832 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Deptford Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Deptford Middle School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Deptford Middle School rank in NJ?

West Deptford Middle School ranks #708 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is West Deptford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Deptford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 West Deptford Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Deptford Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Deptford Middle School a charter school?

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

Is West Deptford Middle School a Title I school?

No, West Deptford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Deptford Middle School?

32.1% of students at West Deptford 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
4th – 8th
Enrollment
832
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gloucester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 08066)
7,412
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
40.2
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 08066; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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