Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Summary:

Spotswood Memorial Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Spotswood, New Jersey, with a student population of 337. The school is part of the Spotswood Public School District, which is ranked 389 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spotswood Memorial Middle School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and achievement gaps among different student subgroups. The school's performance on the NJSLA tests is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 42.3% of 6th graders, 39.6% of 7th graders, and 33.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 49%, 55.7%, and 55.3%, respectively. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.6% in 2020-2021 to 25.3% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools, such as Monroe Township Middle School and Churchill Junior High School.

Compared to nearby schools, Spotswood Memorial Middle School has a less diverse student population, with a higher percentage of white students and lower percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom 25% of New Jersey middle schools for white students and special education students, but in the middle 50% for Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students. Despite these challenges, Spotswood Memorial Middle School's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $11,377, which is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 115 Summerhill Road
       Spotswood, NJ  08884


(732) 723-2200

District: Spotswood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
424th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,377 Help


Students who attend Spotswood Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:    Spotswood High School

Feeder schools for Spotswood Memorial Middle School:

Elementary:    E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
    G Austin Schoenly Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.4%
Hispanic:
22.3%
Asian:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.4% Help


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Compare Details Spotswood Memorial Middle School ranks worse than 56.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (64.4%), Hispanic (22.3%), Asian (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spotswood Memorial Middle School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spotswood Memorial Middle School is $11,377.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Spotswood Memorial Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotswood Memorial Middle School 424th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Spotswood Memorial Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Spotswood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotswood Public School District 389th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spotswood Memorial Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.07 250th 574 56.4%
2004 76.26 167th 588 71.6%
2005 71.01 219th 599 63.4%
2006 61.14 323rd 615 47.5%
2007 71.08 220th 631 65.1%
2008 62.67 301st 640 53.0%
2009 65.51 289th 664 56.5%
2010 73.52 196th 677 71.0%
2011 74.93 187th 684 72.7%
2012 74.69 202nd 677 70.2%
2013 76.19 181st 704 74.3%
2014 73.11 215th 717 70.0%
2015 48.56 364th 713 48.9%
2016 37.04 474th 713 33.5%
2017 54.47 321st 712 54.9%
2018 60.82 272nd 716 62.0%
2019 60.68 288th 745 61.3%
2021 40.38 346th 652 46.9%
2022 41.68 415th 745 44.3%
2023 39.62 424th 748 43.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.17 171st 471 63.7%
2019 46.30 222nd 492 54.9%
2021 43.46 205th 401 48.9%
2022 24.46 439th 535 17.9%
2023 28.95 369th 505 26.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.15 163rd 522 68.8%
2019 46.92 270th 541 50.1%
2022 53.83 182nd 549 66.8%
2023 42.96 295th 568 48.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.25 256th 680 62.4%
2019 57.18 314th 703 55.3%
2021 53.27 248th 625 60.3%
2022 47.62 361st 726 50.3%
2023 36.74 428th 720 40.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.80 188th 675 72.1%
2019 75.00 171st 697 75.5%
2021 33.98 380th 635 40.2%
2022 38.01 431st 730 41.0%
2023 48.06 336th 718 53.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.83 137th 504 72.8%
2019 61.27 167th 524 68.1%
2021 41.93 250th 480 47.9%
2022 49.57 252nd 591 57.4%
2023 40.54 328th 587 44.1%
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Rank History for White students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.16 225th 497 54.7%
2019 56.96 205th 504 59.3%
2021 22.50 367th 435 15.6%
2022 23.32 424th 512 17.2%
2023 29.03 375th 509 26.3%
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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 Spotswood Memorial Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 199 4 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 169 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 169 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1998 197 4 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 190 5 5 13 1 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 179 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2001 211 5 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 185 13 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 185 13 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 177 9 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 235 11 15 22 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 260 10 17 29 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 278 8 17 29 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2008 285 14 11 27 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2009 280 19 10 28 0 0 0 0 337
2010 267 16 15 33 0 0 0 0 331
2011 265 16 20 37 0 0 0 0 338
2012 287 15 19 43 0 0 1 0 365
2013 274 14 20 39 0 0 2 0 349
2014 257 12 18 37 0 0 3 0 327
2015 237 14 19 42 1 0 3 0 316
2016 238 10 26 44 2 0 3 0 323
2017 243 11 25 51 2 0 6 0 338
2018 258 20 24 48 2 0 10 0 362
2019 252 19 23 54 0 0 9 0 357
2020 235 19 18 56 0 0 7 0 335
2021 238 11 26 65 1 0 8 0 349
2022 211 12 22 58 1 0 12 0 316
2023 217 10 21 75 2 0 12 0 337

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 Spotswood Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 216 14.0 15.4 3.7
1995 183 16.0 11.4 9.8
1996 183 16.0 11.4 9.8
1998 221 17.0 13.0 5.9
1999 214 17.0 12.6 1.9
2000 191 17.0 11.2 9.9
2001 229 17.3 13.2 6.1
2002 214 17.0 12.6 13.1
2003 214 17.0 12.6 13.1
2004 205 18.0 11.4 12.7
2005 283 25.0 11.3 n/a
2006 316 25.3 12.5 12
2007 332 25.0 13.3 12.7
2008 340 22.0 15.5 12.4
2009 337 27.3 10.5 12.5
2010 331 23.0 14.3 13
2011 338 22.0 15.3 13.9
2012 365 29.1 12.5 17.3
2013 349 32.0 10.9 14.9
2014 327 30.0 10.9 16.8
2015 316 30.0 10.5 21.8
2016 323 30.0 10.7 15.2
2017 338 31.0 10.9 15.7
2018 362 30.0 12.0 16
2019 357 31.0 11.5 17.1
2020 335 30.0 11.1 16.1
2021 349 30.0 11.6 13.8
2022 316 29.0 10.8 10.4
2023 337 29.0 11.6 18.4

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 Spotswood Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 216 14.0 15.4 3.7
1995 183 16.0 11.4 9.8
1996 183 16.0 11.4 9.8
1998 221 17.0 13.0 5.9
1999 214 17.0 12.6 1.9
2000 191 17.0 11.2 9.9
2001 229 17.3 13.2 6.1
2002 214 17.0 12.6 13.1
2003 214 17.0 12.6 13.1
2004 205 18.0 11.4 12.7
2005 283 25.0 11.3 n/a
2006 316 25.3 12.5 12
2007 332 25.0 13.3 12.7
2008 340 22.0 15.5 12.4
2009 337 27.3 10.5 12.5
2010 331 23.0 14.3 13
2011 338 22.0 15.3 13.9
2012 365 29.1 12.5 17.3
2013 349 32.0 10.9 14.9
2014 327 30.0 10.9 16.8
2015 316 30.0 10.5 21.8
2016 323 30.0 10.7 15.2
2017 338 31.0 10.9 15.7
2018 362 30.0 12.0 16
2019 357 31.0 11.5 17.1
2020 335 30.0 11.1 16.1
2021 349 30.0 11.6 13.8
2022 316 29.0 10.8 10.4
2023 337 29.0 11.6 18.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spotswood Memorial Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $51 (0.4%) $11,326 (99.6%) $11,377

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spotswood Memorial Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 288th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 424th of 748 Middle schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spotswood Memorial Middle School)61.942.3
 19.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spotswood Public School District)61.942.3
 19.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spotswood Memorial Middle School)52.746.8
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spotswood Public School District)52.746.8
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spotswood Memorial Middle School)6339.6
 23.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Spotswood Public School District)6339.6
 23.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spotswood Memorial Middle School)51.437.5
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spotswood Public School District)51.437.5
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Spotswood Memorial Middle School)74.433.3
 41.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Spotswood Public School District)74.433.3
 41.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Algebra I (Spotswood Memorial Middle School)63.340.5
 22.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Spotswood Public School District)63.340.5
 22.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Spotswood Memorial Middle School)62.840.5
 22.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spotswood Public School District)48.324.5
 23.8%
   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 Students357337
 5.6%
African American1910
 47.4%
American Indian02
Asian2321
 8.7%
Hispanic5475
 38.9%
Pacific Islander00
White252217
 13.9%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%18.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spotswood Memorial Middle School

Spotswood Memorial Middle School ranks 424th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Spotswood Memorial Middle School.

Students at Spotswood Memorial Middle School are 64% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Spotswood Memorial Middle School usually go on to attend Spotswood High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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