Serving 720 students in grades 6-8, University 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 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
University 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 University Middle School is 0.42, 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.
University Middle School is ranked #2080 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 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend University Middle School?
720 students attend University Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of University Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Middle School?
University Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Middle School offer ?
University Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is University Middle School part of?
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