Serving 818 students in grades 6-8, Maxson 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 is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Maxson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxson Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Maxson Middle School is ranked #2062 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maxson Middle School?
818 students attend Maxson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Maxson Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxson Middle School?
Maxson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maxson Middle School offer ?
Maxson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maxson Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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