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West Deptford Middle School

675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 849 students in grades 5-8, West Deptford 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 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Deptford Middle School's student population of 849 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
849 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Deptford 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 West Deptford Middle School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1183 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Deptford Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Deptford Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Deptford Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of West Deptford Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Deptford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Deptford Middle School's ranking?
West Deptford Middle School is ranked #1183 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are West Deptford Middle School often compared to?
West Deptford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearview Regional Middle School, Kingsway Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend West Deptford Middle School?
849 students attend West Deptford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of West Deptford Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Deptford Middle School?
West Deptford Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Deptford Middle School offer ?
West Deptford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is West Deptford Middle School part of?
West Deptford Middle School is part of West Deptford Township School District.
In what neighborhood is West Deptford Middle School located?
West Deptford Middle School is located in the Thorofare neighborhood of Paulsboro, NJ.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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