For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 465 students in Penns Grove, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Penns Grove, NJ is Penns Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penns Grove, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Penns Grove have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Penns Grove, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Penns Grove, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Penns Grove, NJ include Penns Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Penns Grove?
1 public middle schools are located in Penns Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Penns Grove?
Penns Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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