Marcus W Newcomb Middle School serves 597 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)66%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)47%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
29%
15%
White
55%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Marcus W Newcomb Middle School?
597 students attend Marcus W Newcomb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Marcus W Newcomb Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcus W Newcomb Middle School?
Marcus W Newcomb Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marcus W Newcomb Middle School offer ?
Marcus W Newcomb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Marcus W Newcomb Middle School part of?
Marcus W Newcomb Middle School is part of Pemberton Township School District.
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