Serving 843 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard C Crockett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richard C Crockett Middle School's student population of 843 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.68, 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
#1667 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
46%
34%
Black
21%
15%
White
26%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 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?
843 students attend Richard C Crockett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Richard C Crockett Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% 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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