Emily C. Reynolds Middle School

2145 Yardville Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08690
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 939 students in grades 6-8, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority 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: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Emily C. Reynolds Middle School's student population of 939 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
939 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

Emily C. Reynolds Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is 0.63, 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)
#1454 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Emily C. Reynolds Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emily C. Reynolds 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.
36%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emily C. Reynolds 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.
9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emily C. Reynolds 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emily C. Reynolds Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
15%
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White
51%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Emily C. Reynolds 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
25%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emily C. Reynolds 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
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emily C. Reynolds Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School's ranking?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is ranked #1454 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emily C. Reynolds Middle School often compared to?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert E Grice Middle School, Richard C Crockett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
939 students attend Emily C. Reynolds Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Emily C. Reynolds Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emily C. Reynolds Middle School offer ?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School part of?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School located?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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