Serving 957 students in grades 6-8, Emily C. Reynolds 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 957 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School's student population of 957 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
957 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Emily C. Reynolds 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 Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is 0.65, 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
#1454 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
33%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
48%
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
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Emily C. Reynolds Middle School's ranking?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is ranked #1454 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emily C. Reynolds Middle School often compared to?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert E Grice Middle School, Richard C Crockett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
957 students attend Emily C. Reynolds Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Emily C. Reynolds Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emily C. Reynolds Middle School offer ?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School part of?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School located?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.
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