Thomas R Grover Middle School

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Thomas R Grover Middle School is a public middle school located in West Windsor, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,197 students. This exceptional school is part of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, which is ranked 95 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas R Grover Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, ranking 71st out of 748 schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts (ELA), with 80% of 6th graders, 79.6% of 7th graders, and 86.8% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the NJSLA ELA assessments in 2022-2023, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's student population is highly diverse, with a significant Asian student population (72.1%) and smaller percentages of White (13.7%), African American (5.43%), and Hispanic (5.51%) students. Thomas R Grover Middle School also ranks 8th out of 288 New Jersey middle schools for its English Language Learner (ELL) student performance and 50th out of 505 for its special education students, indicating the school's effectiveness in supporting its diverse learners.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Stonebridge Middle School, Princeton Middle School, and Albert E Grice Middle School, Thomas R Grover Middle School consistently outperforms its peers in academic metrics, including higher proficiency rates in NJSLA ELA and Mathematics assessments. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.2% to 5.9% over the past several years, which is lower than the state average and many of the nearby schools. While the school's performance is particularly strong for its female, male, and Asian student subgroups, it may need to focus on improving the performance of its African American and White student subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10 Southfield Road
       West Windsor, NJ  08550


(609) 716-5250

District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,108 Help


Students who attend Thomas R Grover Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South

Feeder schools for Thomas R Grover Middle School:

Elementary:    Dutch Neck Elementary School
    J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School
    Maurice Hawk Elementary School
    Millstone River School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  1,197

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
72.1%
White:
13.7%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Compare Details Thomas R Grover Middle School ranks better than 90.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.97. (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: Asian (72.1%), White (13.7%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas R Grover Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas R Grover Middle School is $12,108.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas R Grover Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas R Grover Middle School 71st of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Thomas R Grover Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District 95th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas R Grover Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.70 24th 574 95.8%
2004 88.55 21st 588 96.4%
2005 87.89 22nd 599 96.3%
2006 85.01 55th 615 91.1%
2007 86.53 15th 631 97.6%
2008 88.51 17th 640 97.3%
2009 87.09 24th 664 96.4%
2010 87.74 26th 677 96.2%
2011 87.53 24th 684 96.5%
2012 85.82 55th 677 91.9%
2013 87.54 34th 704 95.2%
2014 87.60 29th 717 96.0%
2015 77.19 126th 713 82.3%
2016 73.69 160th 713 77.6%
2017 83.73 84th 712 88.2%
2018 80.16 120th 716 83.2%
2019 85.65 58th 745 92.2%
2021 88.94 53rd 652 91.9%
2022 88.45 53rd 745 92.9%
2023 85.97 71st 748 90.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.79 18th 202 91.1%
2019 92.52 11th 227 95.2%
2021 82.41 14th 197 92.9%
2023 98.18 8th 288 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.32 114th 471 75.8%
2019 85.90 36th 492 92.7%
2021 68.27 80th 401 80.0%
2022 76.61 63rd 535 88.2%
2023 78.49 50th 505 90.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.75 222nd 522 57.5%
2019 74.62 73rd 541 86.5%
2022 84.95 32nd 549 94.2%
2023 66.88 101st 568 82.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.37 98th 680 85.6%
2019 89.55 41st 703 94.2%
2021 87.66 54th 625 91.4%
2022 90.70 44th 726 93.9%
2023 90.51 42nd 720 94.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.46 69th 675 89.8%
2019 91.60 43rd 697 93.8%
2021 88.91 52nd 635 91.8%
2022 92.26 40th 730 94.5%
2023 91.86 40th 718 94.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.58 88th 200 56.0%
2019 73.48 58th 199 70.9%
2021 50.17 72nd 147 51.0%
2022 72.35 49th 200 75.5%
2023 69.85 57th 201 71.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.66 16th 326 95.1%
2021 35.00 190th 291 34.7%
2022 58.24 104th 356 70.8%
2023 58.65 110th 361 69.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.10 213th 504 57.7%
2019 41.53 304th 524 42.0%
2021 55.84 170th 480 64.6%
2022 69.71 115th 591 80.5%
2023 81.73 60th 587 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas R Grover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.28 262nd 497 47.3%
2019 72.00 118th 504 76.6%
2021 65.37 110th 435 74.7%
2022 73.14 112th 512 78.1%
2023 60.77 181st 509 64.4%
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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 Thomas R Grover Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 661 56 297 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
2001 696 57 333 52 1 n/a n/a 0 1139
2002 679 56 391 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1182
2003 679 56 391 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1182
2004 633 51 412 63 2 n/a n/a 0 1161
2005 602 54 429 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1150
2006 568 56 485 71 2 n/a n/a 0 1182
2007 558 62 502 62 0 n/a n/a 0 1184
2008 516 68 516 62 0 n/a n/a 0 1162
2009 483 65 535 61 0 0 0 0 1144
2010 443 60 543 50 0 0 0 0 1096
2011 405 58 581 51 0 0 3 0 1098
2012 382 59 603 49 0 0 7 0 1100
2013 381 66 662 62 0 1 6 0 1178
2014 353 64 672 57 0 1 8 0 1155
2015 345 50 711 43 0 1 11 0 1161
2016 334 47 759 39 2 0 7 0 1188
2017 317 53 831 47 2 0 14 0 1264
2018 250 69 863 64 1 1 16 0 1264
2019 229 58 890 64 0 1 20 0 1262
2020 196 50 878 63 0 1 17 0 1205
2021 190 51 877 69 1 2 18 0 1208
2022 161 66 855 64 1 1 25 0 1173
2023 164 65 863 66 1 1 37 0 1197

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 Thomas R Grover Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1056 80.5 13.1 3.6
2001 1139 80.7 14.1 3.3
2002 1182 110.8 10.7 2.2
2003 1182 110.8 10.7 2.2
2004 1161 109.0 10.7 3.4
2005 1150 109.1 10.5 n/a
2006 1182 110.6 10.7 3.1
2007 1184 97.0 12.2 4
2008 1162 92.0 12.6 3.5
2009 1144 96.9 9.8 3.8
2010 1096 98.0 11.1 3.4
2011 1098 92.6 11.8 3.5
2012 1100 94.1 11.6 4.6
2013 1178 99.0 11.8 4.7
2014 1155 97.6 11.8 4.7
2015 1161 98.0 11.8 3.5
2016 1188 93.0 12.7 4.4
2017 1264 95.6 13.2 5.2
2018 1264 97.6 12.9 5.4
2019 1262 97.2 12.9 4.8
2020 1205 100.1 12.0 4.6
2021 1208 103.6 11.6 3.7
2022 1173 101.6 11.5 5.3
2023 1197 99.9 11.9 6.3

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 Thomas R Grover Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1056 80.5 13.1 3.6
2001 1139 80.7 14.1 3.3
2002 1182 110.8 10.7 2.2
2003 1182 110.8 10.7 2.2
2004 1161 109.0 10.7 3.4
2005 1150 109.1 10.5 n/a
2006 1182 110.6 10.7 3.1
2007 1184 97.0 12.2 4
2008 1162 92.0 12.6 3.5
2009 1144 96.9 9.8 3.8
2010 1096 98.0 11.1 3.4
2011 1098 92.6 11.8 3.5
2012 1100 94.1 11.6 4.6
2013 1178 99.0 11.8 4.7
2014 1155 97.6 11.8 4.7
2015 1161 98.0 11.8 3.5
2016 1188 93.0 12.7 4.4
2017 1264 95.6 13.2 5.2
2018 1264 97.6 12.9 5.4
2019 1262 97.2 12.9 4.8
2020 1205 100.1 12.0 4.6
2021 1208 103.6 11.6 3.7
2022 1173 101.6 11.5 5.3
2023 1197 99.9 11.9 6.3

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 Thomas R Grover Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $110 (0.9%) $11,998 (99.1%) $12,108

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas R Grover Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 71st of 748 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas R Grover Middle School)86.480
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)84.277
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas R Grover Middle School)81.369.6
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)78.469.2
 9.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas R Grover Middle School)83.579.6
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)86.282.8
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas R Grover Middle School)77.357.6
 19.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)80.463.1
 17.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Thomas R Grover Middle School)10099.2
 0.8%
   7th Grade Algebra I (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)10099.2
 0.8%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas R Grover Middle School)8886.8
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)89.186.6
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas R Grover Middle School)14.39.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)14.97.7
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Thomas R Grover Middle School)80.864.4
 16.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)86.764.8
 21.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Algebra II (Thomas R Grover Middle School)10091.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Algebra II (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)10093.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)90.872.6
 18.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas R Grover Middle School)82.476.3
 6.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)76.968.5
 8.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Algebra II (Thomas R Grover Middle School)10091.7
 8.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District)66.766
 0.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12621197
 5.2%
African American5865
 12.1%
American Indian01
Asian890863
 3%
Hispanic6466
 3.1%
Pacific Islander11
White229164
 28.4%
Two or More Races2037
 85%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.8%6.3%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas R Grover Middle School

Students at Thomas R Grover Middle School are 72% Asian, 14% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Yes. Thomas R Grover Middle School ranks in the top 9.5% of New Jersey middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,197 students attended Thomas R Grover Middle School.

Students who attend Thomas R Grover Middle School usually go on to attend West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South


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