Serving 264 students in grades 6-8, Alfred C. Mackinnon 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 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Learn to Thrive in a Dynamic World.
School Rankings
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is 0.45, 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
#1406 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
72%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
19%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School's ranking?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is ranked #1406 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School often compared to?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School?
264 students attend Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School offer ?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School part of?
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School is part of Wharton Borough School District.
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