Serving 554 students in grades 5-6, James A Cotten 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 is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
James A Cotten Intermediate School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A Cotten Intermediate 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 James A Cotten Intermediate School is 0.49, 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
#2049 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
68%
15%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A Cotten Intermediate School's ranking?
James A Cotten Intermediate School is ranked #2049 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?
6% 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 James A Cotten Intermediate School?
554 students attend James A Cotten Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of James A Cotten Intermediate School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A Cotten Intermediate School?
James A Cotten Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James A Cotten Intermediate School offer ?
James A Cotten Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is James A Cotten Intermediate School part of?
James A Cotten Intermediate School is part of Willingboro Public School District.
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