Terrill Middle School

Summary:

Terrill Middle School is a public middle school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 837. The school is part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, which is ranked 127 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Terrill Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with students scoring significantly higher than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 63.68% White, 11.83% Hispanic, 13.26% Asian, and 5.02% African American students. Terrill Middle School excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 11th out of 361 New Jersey middle schools for African American students and 58th out of 201 for Asian students. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.0% to 8.5% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Terrill Middle School spends $9,029 per student, which is higher than the state average and the surrounding schools.

When comparing Terrill Middle School to the nearby schools, such as Hubbard Middle School and North Plainfield Middle School, Terrill Middle School consistently outperforms them on state assessments in both ELA and Mathematics. The school also has a more diverse student population and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the nearby schools. The higher spending per student at Terrill Middle School may contribute to its academic success and the availability of resources for students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1301 Terrill Road
       Scotch Plains, NJ  07076


(908) 322-5215

District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,029 Help


Students who attend Terrill Middle School usually attend:

High:    Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

Feeder schools for Terrill Middle School:

Elementary:    J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
    William J. McGinn Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  837

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.7%
Asian:
13.3%
Hispanic:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.4% Help


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Compare Details Terrill Middle School ranks better than 78.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.7%), Asian (13.3%), Hispanic (11.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Terrill Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Terrill Middle School is $9,029.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Terrill Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Terrill Middle School 160th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Terrill Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District 127th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Terrill Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Terrill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.72 36th 574 93.7%
2004 84.95 53rd 588 91.0%
2005 82.55 79th 599 86.8%
2006 80.70 114th 615 81.5%
2007 83.43 54th 631 91.4%
2008 82.30 82nd 640 87.2%
2009 81.54 94th 664 85.8%
2010 87.01 33rd 677 95.1%
2011 83.44 85th 684 87.6%
2012 82.01 111th 677 83.6%
2013 83.00 92nd 704 86.9%
2014 84.13 77th 717 89.3%
2015 83.28 73rd 713 89.8%
2016 79.84 106th 713 85.1%
2017 85.30 70th 712 90.2%
2018 82.54 89th 716 87.6%
2019 82.54 94th 745 87.4%
2021 79.46 112th 652 82.8%
2022 72.60 172nd 745 76.9%
2023 75.04 160th 748 78.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Terrill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.73 34th 471 92.8%
2019 76.91 69th 492 86.0%
2021 76.95 50th 401 87.5%
2022 68.37 97th 535 81.9%
2023 62.34 120th 505 76.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Terrill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.00 50th 680 92.6%
2019 89.37 44th 703 93.7%
2021 79.99 97th 625 84.5%
2022 77.47 141st 726 80.6%
2023 81.39 116th 720 83.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Terrill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.63 59th 675 91.3%
2019 84.36 90th 697 87.1%
2021 77.85 112th 635 82.4%
2022 71.69 170th 730 76.7%
2023 79.40 124th 718 82.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Terrill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.10 25th 200 87.5%
2019 71.97 61st 199 69.3%
2021 71.97 33rd 147 77.6%
2022 65.95 74th 200 63.0%
2023 69.59 58th 201 71.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Terrill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.25 3rd 326 99.1%
2019 92.73 12th 326 96.3%
2021 97.90 3rd 291 99.0%
2022 83.34 27th 356 92.4%
2023 92.22 11th 361 97.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Terrill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.28 17th 504 96.6%
2019 89.61 23rd 524 95.6%
2021 82.31 43rd 480 91.0%
2022 71.55 105th 591 82.2%
2023 73.04 102nd 587 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at Terrill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.92 51st 497 89.7%
2019 81.19 57th 504 88.7%
2021 54.52 172nd 435 60.5%
2022 57.00 198th 512 61.3%
2023 66.76 149th 509 70.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Terrill Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 329 63 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 312 53 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1990 305 40 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1991 315 57 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1992 322 58 19 10 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 306 78 31 12 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 310 74 34 14 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1995 340 58 28 12 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 340 58 28 12 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 345 41 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 391 41 24 17 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 413 39 22 18 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2001 438 47 24 16 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 615 72 42 18 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2003 615 72 42 18 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2004 637 63 51 24 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2005 638 62 51 32 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2006 664 66 53 36 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2007 690 76 58 39 1 n/a n/a 0 864
2008 678 75 52 37 1 n/a n/a 0 843
2009 670 77 57 42 0 1 0 0 847
2010 672 77 64 44 0 1 0 0 858
2011 642 65 68 56 0 0 14 0 845
2012 643 68 77 60 0 0 17 0 865
2013 632 64 73 58 0 0 18 0 845
2014 617 61 68 55 0 0 24 0 825
2015 599 60 79 58 0 0 29 0 825
2016 601 57 82 60 0 0 35 0 835
2017 591 48 78 68 0 0 45 0 830
2018 577 40 94 75 0 1 43 0 830
2019 556 34 99 80 0 2 40 0 811
2020 553 40 98 88 0 2 46 0 827
2021 547 44 96 104 0 2 44 0 837
2022 537 42 109 101 0 1 40 0 830
2023 533 42 111 99 0 0 52 0 837

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 Terrill Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 37.0 11.5 n/a
1989 392 38.0 10.3 n/a
1990 370 38.0 9.7 0.8
1991 401 40.0 10.0 1.2
1992 411 38.0 10.8 2.2
1993 428 39.0 11.0 3
1994 432 39.0 11.1 2.8
1995 438 37.0 11.8 2.3
1996 438 37.0 11.8 2.3
1998 429 34.9 12.3 1.6
1999 473 34.8 13.6 1.5
2000 492 38.4 12.8 1.2
2001 525 38.6 13.6 1.1
2002 747 50.0 14.9 1.3
2003 747 50.0 14.9 1.3
2004 775 53.0 14.6 1.7
2005 783 52.0 15.1 n/a
2006 819 58.0 14.1 2.9
2007 864 65.0 13.3 3
2008 843 54.0 15.6 3
2009 847 63.8 11.4 4
2010 858 55.0 15.6 3.6
2011 845 58.0 14.5 4.1
2012 865 66.3 13.0 4.3
2013 845 67.1 12.5 5
2014 825 69.2 11.9 4.4
2015 825 70.0 11.7 3.9
2016 835 71.0 11.7 4.2
2017 830 75.5 10.9 3.9
2018 830 72.9 11.3 3.5
2019 811 72.0 11.2 3.6
2020 827 72.8 11.3 2.9
2021 837 71.7 11.6 2.3
2022 830 71.6 11.5 1.3
2023 837 71.4 11.7 1.4

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 Terrill Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 37.0 11.5 n/a
1989 392 38.0 10.3 n/a
1990 370 38.0 9.7 0.8
1991 401 40.0 10.0 1.2
1992 411 38.0 10.8 2.2
1993 428 39.0 11.0 3
1994 432 39.0 11.1 2.8
1995 438 37.0 11.8 2.3
1996 438 37.0 11.8 2.3
1998 429 34.9 12.3 1.6
1999 473 34.8 13.6 1.5
2000 492 38.4 12.8 1.2
2001 525 38.6 13.6 1.1
2002 747 50.0 14.9 1.3
2003 747 50.0 14.9 1.3
2004 775 53.0 14.6 1.7
2005 783 52.0 15.1 n/a
2006 819 58.0 14.1 2.9
2007 864 65.0 13.3 3
2008 843 54.0 15.6 3
2009 847 63.8 11.4 4
2010 858 55.0 15.6 3.6
2011 845 58.0 14.5 4.1
2012 865 66.3 13.0 4.3
2013 845 67.1 12.5 5
2014 825 69.2 11.9 4.4
2015 825 70.0 11.7 3.9
2016 835 71.0 11.7 4.2
2017 830 75.5 10.9 3.9
2018 830 72.9 11.3 3.5
2019 811 72.0 11.2 3.6
2020 827 72.8 11.3 2.9
2021 837 71.7 11.6 2.3
2022 830 71.6 11.5 1.3
2023 837 71.4 11.7 1.4

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 Terrill Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $03 (0.0%) $9,026 (100.0%) $9,029

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Terrill Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 160th of 748 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Terrill Middle School)75.161.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)71.665.6
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Terrill Middle School)66.165.1
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)61.561.8
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Terrill Middle School)77.356.8
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)80.461.7
 18.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Terrill Middle School)58.458.1
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)62.347.3
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Terrill Middle School)85.568.4
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)85.768.3
 17.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Terrill Middle School)72.864.9
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)69.960.2
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Terrill Middle School)88.375.3
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)89.275.1
 14.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Algebra I (Terrill Middle School)80.263.6
 16.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)78.162.5
 15.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Terrill Middle School)80.263.6
 16.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District)66.352.9
 13.4%
   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 Students811837
 3.2%
African American3442
 23.5%
American Indian00
Asian99111
 12.1%
Hispanic8099
 23.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White556533
 4.1%
Two or More Races4052
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.6%1.4%
 2.1%


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Terrill Middle School ranks 160th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 837 students attended Terrill Middle School.

Students who attend Terrill Middle School usually go on to attend Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

Students at Terrill Middle School are 64% White, 13% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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