Serving 668 students in grades 5-8, Henry B. Whitehorne 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 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than 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 19% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry B. Whitehorne 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 B. Whitehorne Middle School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
81%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School's ranking?
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School is ranked #990 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School?
668 students attend Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School?
Henry B. Whitehorne 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 B. Whitehorne Middle School offer ?
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School part of?
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School is part of Verona Public School District.
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