Haines Sixth Grade Center

162 Stokes Road
Medford, NJ 08055
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Top 30%
Serving 287 students in grades 6, Haines Sixth Grade Center ranks in the top 30% 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 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Haines Sixth Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Haines Sixth Grade Center's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Haines Sixth Grade Center ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haines Sixth Grade Center is 0.29, 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)
#498 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
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47%
36%
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74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Haines Sixth Grade Center 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
33%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
84%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Haines Sixth Grade Center's ranking?
Haines Sixth Grade Center is ranked #498 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Haines Sixth Grade Center?
287 students attend Haines Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Haines Sixth Grade Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haines Sixth Grade Center?
Haines Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Haines Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Haines Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Haines Sixth Grade Center part of?
Haines Sixth Grade Center is part of Medford Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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