Old Turnpike School

Summary:

Old Turnpike School is a public middle school located in Califon, New Jersey, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 239 students. The school is part of the Tewksbury Township School District, which is ranked 105 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Old Turnpike School consistently performs exceptionally well on standardized tests, with a significant percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and other subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.4% of 7th graders and 83.3% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.9% and 52.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, 64.7% of 7th graders and 88.2% of 8th graders scored proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 73.6%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of New Jersey middle schools in recent years, and its performance is consistent across different student groups.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Branchburg Central Middle School, Mount Olive Middle School, and Clinton Township Middle School, Old Turnpike School consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 171 Old Turnpike Road
       Califon, NJ  07830


(908) 439-2010

District: Tewksbury Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,739 Help


Students who attend Old Turnpike School usually attend:

High:    Voorhees High School

Feeder schools for Old Turnpike School:

Elementary:    Tewksbury Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.1% Help


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Compare Details Old Turnpike School ranks better than 86.3% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.32. (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 (80.3%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Turnpike School is 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Turnpike School is $16,739.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Turnpike School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Turnpike School 102nd of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Old Turnpike School in the ranking list.)

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Tewksbury Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tewksbury Township School District 105th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Old Turnpike School

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Rank History for all students at Old Turnpike School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.17 47th 574 91.8%
2004 87.65 26th 588 95.6%
2005 86.09 50th 599 91.7%
2006 89.72 5th 615 99.2%
2007 85.52 28th 631 95.6%
2008 89.18 11th 640 98.3%
2009 89.39 6th 664 99.1%
2010 88.23 22nd 677 96.8%
2011 86.61 33rd 684 95.2%
2012 88.69 22nd 677 96.8%
2013 87.26 35th 704 95.0%
2014 87.15 35th 717 95.1%
2015 69.51 184th 713 74.2%
2016 88.09 35th 713 95.1%
2017 91.22 20th 712 97.2%
2018 86.74 53rd 716 92.6%
2019 91.99 20th 745 97.3%
2021 78.97 115th 652 82.4%
2022 91.38 35th 745 95.3%
2023 83.39 94th 748 87.4%
2024 82.32 102nd 743 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Old Turnpike School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.08 60th 680 91.2%
2019 90.11 36th 703 94.9%
2021 79.05 102nd 625 83.7%
2022 88.26 57th 726 92.1%
2023 84.13 93rd 720 87.1%
2024 84.70 97th 717 86.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Old Turnpike School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.71 72nd 675 89.3%
2019 92.69 38th 697 94.5%
2021 80.03 102nd 635 83.9%
2022 95.48 23rd 730 96.8%
2023 82.07 108th 718 85.0%
2024 84.72 95th 719 86.8%
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Rank History for White students at Old Turnpike School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.95 50th 497 89.9%
2019 89.91 25th 504 95.0%
2021 63.79 114th 435 73.8%
2022 89.97 27th 512 94.7%
2023 73.17 108th 509 78.8%
2024 72.43 108th 510 78.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Old Turnpike School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 247
1989 265 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1990 281 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 263 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 274 5 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 281 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 287 4 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1995 330 0 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 330 0 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 395 3 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 440 3 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 458 4 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2001 477 4 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 471 4 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 471 4 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 430 4 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 437 1 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 313 0 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 296 0 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2008 313 3 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 306 6 13 12 0 1 1 0 339
2010 323 8 15 16 0 1 7 0 370
2011 321 4 13 20 0 1 6 0 365
2012 314 3 12 18 0 1 8 0 356
2013 308 3 17 17 0 0 8 0 353
2014 326 2 16 16 0 0 5 0 365
2015 304 2 15 20 0 0 5 0 346
2016 268 0 9 18 0 0 5 0 300
2017 266 1 7 13 0 0 7 0 294
2018 247 1 5 15 0 0 14 0 282
2019 189 0 5 8 0 0 12 0 214
2020 193 0 4 8 0 0 10 0 215
2021 162 0 2 12 0 0 12 0 188
2022 155 1 4 13 0 1 12 0 186
2023 196 2 5 19 0 1 16 0 239
2024 179 2 7 23 0 1 11 0 223

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 Old Turnpike School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 22.0 11.2 n/a
1989 274 23.0 11.9 n/a
1990 292 23.0 12.6 2.1
1991 275 21.0 13.0 1.8
1992 286 20.0 14.3 1.4
1993 290 24.0 12.1 1.4
1994 301 26.0 11.6 1
1995 352 27.0 13.0 3.7
1996 352 27.0 13.0 3.7
1998 424 30.2 14.0 2.1
1999 461 34.4 13.4 1.5
2000 491 36.8 13.3 1
2001 510 37.1 13.7 2.7
2002 501 40.2 12.5 3.4
2003 501 40.2 12.5 3.4
2004 461 43.8 10.5 1.7
2005 457 43.0 10.6 n/a
2006 324 29.8 10.9 0.6
2007 312 27.0 11.6 n/a
2008 336 23.0 14.6 0.3
2009 339 31.9 9.8 0.9
2010 370 32.0 11.5 1.9
2011 365 32.0 11.4 1.9
2012 356 34.6 10.2 1.7
2013 353 34.1 10.3 1.1
2014 365 36.0 10.1 1.9
2015 346 34.0 10.1 2
2016 300 34.0 8.8 2
2017 294 34.0 8.6 1.7
2018 282 34.0 8.2 2.5
2019 214 27.0 7.9 2.3
2020 215 27.0 7.9 1.9
2021 188 26.0 7.2 2.1
2022 186 24.0 7.7 1.6
2023 239 25.0 9.5 1.3
2024 223 26.0 8.5 3.1

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 Old Turnpike School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 22.0 11.2 n/a
1989 274 23.0 11.9 n/a
1990 292 23.0 12.6 2.1
1991 275 21.0 13.0 1.8
1992 286 20.0 14.3 1.4
1993 290 24.0 12.1 1.4
1994 301 26.0 11.6 1
1995 352 27.0 13.0 3.7
1996 352 27.0 13.0 3.7
1998 424 30.2 14.0 2.1
1999 461 34.4 13.4 1.5
2000 491 36.8 13.3 1
2001 510 37.1 13.7 2.7
2002 501 40.2 12.5 3.4
2003 501 40.2 12.5 3.4
2004 461 43.8 10.5 1.7
2005 457 43.0 10.6 n/a
2006 324 29.8 10.9 0.6
2007 312 27.0 11.6 n/a
2008 336 23.0 14.6 0.3
2009 339 31.9 9.8 0.9
2010 370 32.0 11.5 1.9
2011 365 32.0 11.4 1.9
2012 356 34.6 10.2 1.7
2013 353 34.1 10.3 1.1
2014 365 36.0 10.1 1.9
2015 346 34.0 10.1 2
2016 300 34.0 8.8 2
2017 294 34.0 8.6 1.7
2018 282 34.0 8.2 2.5
2019 214 27.0 7.9 2.3
2020 215 27.0 7.9 1.9
2021 188 26.0 7.2 2.1
2022 186 24.0 7.7 1.6
2023 239 25.0 9.5 1.3
2024 223 26.0 8.5 3.1

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 Old Turnpike School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $206 (1.2%) $16,533 (98.8%) $16,739

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Turnpike School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 748 Middle schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Turnpike School)8262.7
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Township School District)8262.7
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Old Turnpike School)73.741.2
 32.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Township School District)73.741.2
 32.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Old Turnpike School)92.179
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Township School District)90.979
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Old Turnpike School)68.467.3
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Township School District)67.667.3
 0.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Old Turnpike School)9575.9
 19.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tewksbury Township School District)9575.9
 19.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Old Turnpike School)63.931.8
 32.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tewksbury Township School District)63.931.8
 32.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Old Turnpike School)10084.4
 15.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tewksbury Township School District)10084.4
 15.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Old Turnpike School)10084.4
 15.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Tewksbury Township School District)10084.4
 15.6%
   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 Students214239
 11.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic819
 137.5%
Pacific Islander01
White189196
 3.7%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.3%1.3%
 1.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Old Turnpike School.

Old Turnpike School ranks 102nd of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Old Turnpike School usually go on to attend Voorhees High School

Students at Old Turnpike School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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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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