Port Norris Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
11%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
29%
Black
(19-20)14%
15%
White
(19-20)75%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
69%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Port Norris Middle School?
166 students attend Port Norris Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Port Norris Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Port Norris Middle School offer ?
Port Norris Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Port Norris Middle School part of?
Port Norris Middle School is part of Commercial Township School District.
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