Serving 268 students in grades 7-8, Glassboro Intermediate 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 was 14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1929 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
23%
33%
Black
30%
15%
White
35%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glassboro Intermediate School's ranking?
Glassboro Intermediate School is ranked #1929 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Glassboro Intermediate School?
268 students attend Glassboro Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Glassboro Intermediate School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glassboro Intermediate School?
Glassboro Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glassboro Intermediate School offer ?
Glassboro Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Glassboro Intermediate School part of?
Glassboro Intermediate School is part of Glassboro School District.
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