Henry C. Beck Middle School

950 Cropwell Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 845 students in grades 6-8, Henry C. Beck Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Henry C. Beck Middle School's student population of 845 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
845 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Henry C. Beck Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry C. Beck Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1057 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry C. Beck Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry C. Beck Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Henry C. Beck Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
33%
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Black
10%
15%
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White
58%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Henry C. Beck Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henry C. Beck Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry C. Beck Middle School's ranking?
Henry C. Beck Middle School is ranked #1057 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Henry C. Beck Middle School often compared to?
Henry C. Beck Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa International Middle School, John A. Carusi Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Henry C. Beck Middle School?
845 students attend Henry C. Beck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Henry C. Beck Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry C. Beck Middle School?
Henry C. Beck Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry C. Beck Middle School offer ?
Henry C. Beck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Henry C. Beck Middle School part of?
Henry C. Beck Middle School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry C. Beck Middle School located?
Henry C. Beck Middle School is located in the Greentree neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Greentree.

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5   3/2/2010
Beck Middle School is AWESOME!!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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