Ventnor Middle School

Summary:

Ventnor Middle School is a public middle school serving 204 students in grades 5-8 in Ventnor City, New Jersey. This school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and exceptional support for low-income students.

Ventnor Middle School has a relatively diverse student body, with 40.69% White, 7.35% African American, 39.22% Hispanic, and 11.76% Asian students. Academically, the school has shown impressive results, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). In the 2022-2023 school year, 69.3% of 7th graders and 66% of 8th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA/ELA, outperforming the state averages. The school has also excelled in supporting its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 48 out of 568 New Jersey middle schools for this subgroup and earning a 5-star rating.

While Ventnor Middle School faces some challenges, such as increasing chronic absenteeism and lower mathematics performance, it continues to outperform many nearby schools, such as Galloway Township Middle School, Alder Avenue Middle School, and Pleasantville Middle School. The school's strong academic results are achieved with relatively low per-student spending and a small student-teacher ratio, suggesting it is able to effectively utilize its resources.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 400 N Lafayette Avenue
       Ventnor City, NJ  08406


(609) 487-7900

District: Ventnor City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
258th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,486 Help


Feeder schools for Ventnor Middle School:

Elementary:    Ventnor Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.0 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.7%
Hispanic:
39.2%
Asian:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Ventnor Middle School ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.53. (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 (40.7%), Hispanic (39.2%), Asian (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ventnor Middle School is 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ventnor Middle School is $6,486.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ventnor Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ventnor Middle School 258th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Ventnor Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ventnor City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ventnor City School District 211th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ventnor Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.11 385th 574 32.9%
2004 45.09 398th 588 32.3%
2005 38.16 433rd 599 27.7%
2006 43.27 425th 615 30.9%
2007 49.53 416th 631 34.1%
2008 51.91 397th 640 38.0%
2009 57.88 361st 664 45.6%
2010 48.96 430th 677 36.5%
2011 43.99 458th 684 33.0%
2012 49.04 417th 677 38.4%
2013 54.99 385th 704 45.3%
2014 64.31 302nd 717 57.9%
2015 63.86 223rd 713 68.7%
2016 63.08 241st 713 66.2%
2017 72.15 192nd 712 73.0%
2018 66.05 231st 716 67.7%
2019 67.58 228th 745 69.4%
2021 62.66 211th 652 67.6%
2022 55.47 297th 745 60.1%
2023 61.53 258th 748 65.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.30 31st 202 84.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.91 172nd 471 63.5%
2021 43.65 202nd 401 49.6%
2022 54.53 166th 535 69.0%
2023 36.40 296th 505 41.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.21 44th 522 91.6%
2019 78.66 49th 541 90.9%
2021 91.05 17th 467 96.4%
2022 81.78 40th 549 92.7%
2023 78.86 48th 568 91.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.22 292nd 680 57.1%
2019 64.37 252nd 703 64.2%
2021 37.32 367th 625 41.3%
2022 41.31 402nd 726 44.6%
2023 52.71 316th 720 56.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.71 182nd 675 73.0%
2019 69.04 210th 697 69.9%
2021 78.21 109th 635 82.8%
2022 67.69 194th 730 73.4%
2023 68.34 196th 718 72.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.84 159th 199 20.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.94 119th 504 76.4%
2019 58.13 185th 524 64.7%
2021 60.44 133rd 480 72.3%
2022 53.49 214th 591 63.8%
2023 61.98 167th 587 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ventnor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.02 141st 497 71.6%
2019 74.51 102nd 504 79.8%
2021 57.54 149th 435 65.7%
2022 43.76 281st 512 45.1%
2023 55.79 206th 509 59.5%
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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 Ventnor Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 352 10 7 22 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 334 8 17 31 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 349 9 16 38 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 353 12 17 73 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1992 364 9 18 84 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 377 20 19 88 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 381 21 17 97 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1995 585 42 64 207 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1996 585 42 64 207 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1998 555 52 94 283 0 n/a n/a 0 984
1999 556 55 103 308 0 n/a n/a 0 1022
2000 596 60 139 346 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
2001 233 25 71 139 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 232 30 79 144 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 232 30 79 144 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 214 22 81 161 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 200 26 62 134 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2006 168 16 44 97 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 151 13 43 98 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2008 141 19 40 99 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 135 18 36 116 0 4 1 0 310
2010 175 21 45 138 1 3 6 0 389
2011 194 22 62 159 3 5 4 0 449
2012 177 22 63 133 3 4 2 0 404
2013 161 18 56 139 3 3 1 0 381
2014 152 17 56 129 3 4 0 0 361
2015 126 15 48 139 2 3 1 0 334
2016 129 17 47 115 1 2 4 0 315
2017 97 13 50 123 0 2 6 0 291
2018 100 8 40 130 0 1 8 0 287
2019 107 11 43 115 1 0 9 0 286
2020 107 7 33 114 1 0 9 0 271
2021 102 9 36 110 1 0 10 0 268
2022 91 12 23 91 1 0 5 0 223
2023 83 15 24 80 0 0 2 0 204

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 Ventnor Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 22.0 17.7 n/a
1989 390 24.0 16.2 n/a
1990 412 24.0 17.1 13.1
1991 455 25.0 18.2 16.3
1992 475 25.0 19.0 22.5
1993 505 23.0 22.0 24.6
1994 516 28.0 18.4 28.5
1995 898 56.3 16.0 28.7
1996 898 56.3 16.0 28.7
1998 984 58.0 17.0 34.2
1999 1022 67.0 15.3 32.6
2000 1141 74.0 15.4 43.6
2001 469 76.3 6.1 47.3
2002 487 36.0 13.5 51.7
2003 487 36.0 13.5 51.7
2004 480 37.0 13.0 50.2
2005 424 44.0 9.6 n/a
2006 325 40.0 8.1 50.5
2007 305 33.0 9.2 53.1
2008 299 29.0 10.3 51.2
2009 310 38.6 7.5 53.9
2010 389 34.0 11.4 44.2
2011 449 32.5 13.8 60.8
2012 404 32.6 12.3 63.1
2013 381 33.0 11.5 64
2014 361 31.5 11.4 67
2015 334 30.0 11.1 67.7
2016 315 32.0 9.8 60
2017 291 30.5 9.5 65.3
2018 287 30.5 9.4 63.4
2019 286 31.5 9.0 58.7
2020 271 35.0 7.7 63.1
2021 268 34.5 7.7 53.7
2022 223 34.0 6.5 59.2
2023 204 34.0 6.0 61.8

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 Ventnor Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 22.0 17.7 n/a
1989 390 24.0 16.2 n/a
1990 412 24.0 17.1 13.1
1991 455 25.0 18.2 16.3
1992 475 25.0 19.0 22.5
1993 505 23.0 22.0 24.6
1994 516 28.0 18.4 28.5
1995 898 56.3 16.0 28.7
1996 898 56.3 16.0 28.7
1998 984 58.0 17.0 34.2
1999 1022 67.0 15.3 32.6
2000 1141 74.0 15.4 43.6
2001 469 76.3 6.1 47.3
2002 487 36.0 13.5 51.7
2003 487 36.0 13.5 51.7
2004 480 37.0 13.0 50.2
2005 424 44.0 9.6 n/a
2006 325 40.0 8.1 50.5
2007 305 33.0 9.2 53.1
2008 299 29.0 10.3 51.2
2009 310 38.6 7.5 53.9
2010 389 34.0 11.4 44.2
2011 449 32.5 13.8 60.8
2012 404 32.6 12.3 63.1
2013 381 33.0 11.5 64
2014 361 31.5 11.4 67
2015 334 30.0 11.1 67.7
2016 315 32.0 9.8 60
2017 291 30.5 9.5 65.3
2018 287 30.5 9.4 63.4
2019 286 31.5 9.0 58.7
2020 271 35.0 7.7 63.1
2021 268 34.5 7.7 53.7
2022 223 34.0 6.5 59.2
2023 204 34.0 6.0 61.8

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 Ventnor Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,486

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ventnor Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 258th of 748 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ventnor Middle School)48.550
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ventnor City School District)48.549.1
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ventnor Middle School)4746
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ventnor City School District)4745.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ventnor Middle School)56.150
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ventnor City School District)56.150
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ventnor Middle School)42.937.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ventnor City School District)42.937.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ventnor Middle School)84.969.3
 15.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ventnor City School District)84.969.3
 15.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ventnor Middle School)6028.9
 31.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ventnor City School District)6028.9
 31.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ventnor Middle School)79.166
 13.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ventnor City School District)79.166
 13.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ventnor Middle School)31.123.4
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ventnor City School District)31.123.4
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Ventnor Middle School)95.485.7
 9.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Ventnor City School District)95.485.7
 9.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.164.1
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Ventnor Middle School)95.485.7
 9.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ventnor City School District)95.485.7
 9.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286204
 28.7%
African American1115
 36.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4324
 44.2%
Hispanic11580
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White10783
 22.4%
Two or More Races92
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%61.8%
 3%


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Ventnor Middle School ranks 258th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Ventnor Middle School.

Students at Ventnor Middle School are 41% White, 39% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% African American.


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