Richard C Crockett Middle School

2631 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 863 students in grades 6-8, Richard C Crockett Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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Richard C Crockett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Richard C Crockett Middle School's student population of 863 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
863 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Richard C Crockett Middle 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 Richard C Crockett Middle School is 0.69, 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)
#1667 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richard C Crockett Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richard C Crockett Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richard C Crockett Middle School 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.
5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richard C Crockett Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
44%
33%
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Black
23%
15%
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White
26%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Richard C Crockett Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richard C Crockett Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richard C Crockett Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard C Crockett Middle School's ranking?
Richard C Crockett Middle School is ranked #1667 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Richard C Crockett Middle School often compared to?
Richard C Crockett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emily C. Reynolds Middle School, Albert E Grice Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Richard C Crockett Middle School?
863 students attend Richard C Crockett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Richard C Crockett Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard C Crockett Middle School?
Richard C Crockett Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard C Crockett Middle School offer ?
Richard C Crockett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richard C Crockett Middle School part of?
Richard C Crockett Middle School is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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