Summary:
Princeton Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Princeton Public School District in Princeton, New Jersey. With a student population of 816, the school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 4 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Princeton Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, 70.3% of 6th graders, 78.9% of 7th graders, and 76.2% of 8th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, far surpassing the state averages of 49%, 55.7%, and 55.3%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of New Jersey middle schools for female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.
In addition to its academic excellence, Princeton Middle School stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.0% to 14.7% over the past several years, which is lower than the state average. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 12.0 students per teacher, lower than many nearby schools such as Thomas R. Grover Middle School and Community Middle School, both part of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. While Princeton Middle School's overall performance is exceptional, the school may need to focus more on supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to ensure equitable outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Princeton Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,879
Students who attend Princeton Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Princeton Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.0
Number of students: 816
Racial breakdown:
White:
47.1%
Asian:
22.1%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Two or more races:
8.2%
African American:
6.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14%
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