Serving 909 students in grades 7-8, T. E. Harrington 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 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. E. Harrington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T. E. Harrington Middle School's student population of 909 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
909 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. E. Harrington 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 T. E. Harrington Middle School is 0.67, 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
#799 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
15%
15%
White
52%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. E. Harrington Middle School's ranking?
T. E. Harrington Middle School is ranked #799 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are T. E. Harrington Middle School often compared to?
T. E. Harrington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Allen Middle School, Moorestown High School, Berlin Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend T. E. Harrington Middle School?
909 students attend T. E. Harrington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of T. E. Harrington Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. E. Harrington Middle School?
T. E. Harrington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does T. E. Harrington Middle School offer ?
T. E. Harrington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is T. E. Harrington Middle School part of?
T. E. Harrington Middle School is part of Mount Laurel Township School District.
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