Emma C Attales

Summary:

Emma C Attales is a public middle school located in Absecon, New Jersey, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 401. The school is part of the Absecon Public Schools District, which is ranked 374 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emma C Attales has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (26.43%) and Asian (7.48%) students. The school's academic performance is generally on par with the Absecon Public Schools District, but lags behind the state averages in several subject areas, particularly in mathematics. However, Emma C Attales stands out in its performance on Algebra I assessments, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. The school has shown strong performance for its Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, ranking in the top 50% of New Jersey middle schools in these categories.

While Emma C Attales generally performs better than the nearby William Davies Middle School and Egg Harbor City Community School, it lags behind higher-performing nearby schools like Belhaven Middle School, Eugene A. Tighe Middle School, and Northfield Community Middle School. Additionally, Emma C Attales has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 49.13%, and a relatively low per-student spending of $8,518, which may impact the school's resources and educational programs.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 800 Irelan Avenue
       Absecon, NJ  08201


(609) 641-5375

District: Absecon Public Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,518 Help


Students who attend Emma C Attales usually attend:

High:    Pleasantville High School

Feeder schools for Emma C Attales:

Elementary:    H Ashton Marsh

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
26.4%
African American:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Compare Details Emma C Attales ranks better than 55.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.57. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Emma C Attales is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Hispanic (26.4%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emma C Attales is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emma C Attales is $8,518.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Emma C Attales:

SchoolDigger ranks Emma C Attales 333rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Emma C Attales in the ranking list.)

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Absecon Public Schools District:

SchoolDigger ranks Absecon Public Schools District 374th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emma C Attales

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Rank History for all students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.26 350th 574 39.0%
2004 60.53 309th 588 47.4%
2005 64.15 285th 599 52.4%
2006 68.59 260th 615 57.7%
2007 57.76 354th 631 43.9%
2008 63.66 285th 640 55.5%
2009 67.80 267th 664 59.8%
2010 60.87 333rd 677 50.8%
2011 59.44 344th 684 49.7%
2012 58.21 356th 677 47.4%
2013 65.42 283rd 704 59.8%
2014 61.91 324th 717 54.8%
2015 44.87 397th 713 44.3%
2016 41.34 438th 713 38.6%
2017 41.11 425th 712 40.3%
2018 45.90 401st 716 44.0%
2019 40.88 454th 745 39.1%
2021 49.65 286th 652 56.1%
2022 48.87 352nd 745 52.8%
2023 51.57 333rd 748 55.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.92 137th 227 39.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.41 428th 492 13.0%
2021 27.02 300th 401 25.2%
2022 28.27 400th 535 25.2%
2023 34.17 317th 505 37.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.68 233rd 522 55.4%
2019 37.43 329th 541 39.2%
2021 58.82 116th 467 75.2%
2022 53.06 192nd 549 65.0%
2023 63.07 123rd 568 78.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.20 427th 680 37.2%
2019 34.51 484th 703 31.2%
2021 56.38 226th 625 63.8%
2022 56.36 290th 726 60.1%
2023 55.59 286th 720 60.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.77 307th 675 54.5%
2019 46.96 367th 697 47.3%
2021 43.01 313th 635 50.7%
2022 39.16 420th 730 42.5%
2023 45.59 353rd 718 50.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.71 131st 326 59.8%
2019 50.85 138th 326 57.7%
2021 43.95 143rd 291 50.9%
2022 30.44 269th 356 24.4%
2023 53.73 134th 361 62.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.48 407th 504 19.2%
2019 14.97 470th 524 10.3%
2021 64.11 116th 480 75.8%
2022 50.06 246th 591 58.4%
2023 53.53 224th 587 61.8%
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Rank History for White students at Emma C Attales

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.02 303rd 497 39.0%
2019 42.31 303rd 504 39.9%
2021 44.01 228th 435 47.6%
2022 50.85 234th 512 54.3%
2023 42.49 294th 509 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Emma C Attales

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 412 7 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 397 11 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 367 14 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1991 284 17 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 271 23 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 262 27 19 15 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 295 34 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 309 27 22 15 3 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 309 27 22 15 3 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 319 30 31 23 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 319 32 37 17 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 311 25 34 11 3 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 309 22 34 14 8 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 342 27 41 25 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 342 27 41 25 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 321 29 40 18 7 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 308 37 40 23 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 277 51 18 24 21 n/a n/a 0 391
2007 275 36 37 23 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 255 41 37 30 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2009 251 43 36 35 0 0 0 0 365
2010 225 46 38 42 0 0 0 0 351
2011 164 36 24 34 0 0 1 0 259
2012 220 56 34 31 0 0 2 0 343
2013 226 67 39 46 0 0 3 0 381
2014 219 46 39 46 0 0 2 0 352
2015 230 44 38 54 0 0 3 0 369
2016 241 58 2 31 0 0 32 0 364
2017 230 57 3 33 0 0 32 0 355
2018 231 71 9 44 0 0 26 0 381
2019 205 76 10 63 0 0 21 0 375
2020 195 59 16 86 0 0 24 0 380
2021 194 57 19 88 0 0 19 0 377
2022 199 57 19 93 0 0 19 0 387
2023 191 55 30 106 0 0 19 0 401

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emma C Attales

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 30.0 14.5 n/a
1989 431 31.0 13.9 n/a
1990 405 31.0 13.0 5.4
1991 319 26.0 12.2 4.1
1992 318 26.0 12.2 6
1993 323 26.0 12.4 8
1994 366 28.0 13.1 7.4
1995 376 26.6 14.1 9.8
1996 376 26.6 14.1 9.8
1998 403 27.0 14.9 9.7
1999 405 31.6 12.8 11.1
2000 384 31.6 12.2 11.5
2001 387 33.9 11.4 18.1
2002 435 32.1 13.6 20
2003 435 32.1 13.6 20
2004 415 32.1 12.9 20.2
2005 408 30.2 13.5 n/a
2006 391 30.2 12.9 17.1
2007 371 30.0 12.4 21.6
2008 366 28.0 13.1 20.8
2009 365 29.7 11.0 24.4
2010 351 27.0 13.0 29.9
2011 259 25.0 10.3 29.7
2012 343 26.8 12.7 26.8
2013 381 27.0 14.1 36.2
2014 352 26.0 13.5 44.6
2015 369 27.0 13.6 46.3
2016 364 27.0 13.4 43.7
2017 355 30.0 11.8 40.6
2018 381 28.5 13.3 43.8
2019 375 32.5 11.5 48
2020 380 34.0 11.1 48.7
2021 377 33.8 11.1 47.7
2022 387 34.8 11.1 43.9
2023 401 36.0 11.1 49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emma C Attales

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 30.0 14.5 n/a
1989 431 31.0 13.9 n/a
1990 405 31.0 13.0 5.4
1991 319 26.0 12.2 4.1
1992 318 26.0 12.2 6
1993 323 26.0 12.4 8
1994 366 28.0 13.1 7.4
1995 376 26.6 14.1 9.8
1996 376 26.6 14.1 9.8
1998 403 27.0 14.9 9.7
1999 405 31.6 12.8 11.1
2000 384 31.6 12.2 11.5
2001 387 33.9 11.4 18.1
2002 435 32.1 13.6 20
2003 435 32.1 13.6 20
2004 415 32.1 12.9 20.2
2005 408 30.2 13.5 n/a
2006 391 30.2 12.9 17.1
2007 371 30.0 12.4 21.6
2008 366 28.0 13.1 20.8
2009 365 29.7 11.0 24.4
2010 351 27.0 13.0 29.9
2011 259 25.0 10.3 29.7
2012 343 26.8 12.7 26.8
2013 381 27.0 14.1 36.2
2014 352 26.0 13.5 44.6
2015 369 27.0 13.6 46.3
2016 364 27.0 13.4 43.7
2017 355 30.0 11.8 40.6
2018 381 28.5 13.3 43.8
2019 375 32.5 11.5 48
2020 380 34.0 11.1 48.7
2021 377 33.8 11.1 47.7
2022 387 34.8 11.1 43.9
2023 401 36.0 11.1 49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emma C Attales

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $339 (4.0%) $8,179 (96.0%) $8,518

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emma C Attales

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 454th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 333rd of 748 Middle schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emma C Attales)51.443.4
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Absecon Public Schools District)51.443.4
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emma C Attales)44.829
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Absecon Public Schools District)44.829
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Emma C Attales)36.248.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Absecon Public Schools District)36.248.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Emma C Attales)28.829
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Absecon Public Schools District)28.829
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Emma C Attales)58.554.4
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Absecon Public Schools District)58.554.4
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Emma C Attales)34.138.8
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Absecon Public Schools District)34.138.8
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Emma C Attales)6048.3
 11.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Absecon Public Schools District)6048.3
 11.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Emma C Attales)4021.4
 18.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Absecon Public Schools District)4021.4
 18.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Emma C Attales)85100
 15%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Absecon Public Schools District)85100
 15%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Emma C Attales)85100
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Absecon Public Schools District)85100
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375401
 6.9%
African American7655
 27.6%
American Indian00
Asian1030
 200%
Hispanic63106
 68.3%
Pacific Islander00
White205191
 6.8%
Two or More Races2119
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%49.1%
 1.1%


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Students at Emma C Attales are 48% White, 26% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Emma C Attales.

Emma C Attales ranks 333rd of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Emma C Attales usually go on to attend Pleasantville High School


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