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Fernwood Avenue Middle School vs. Emma C Attales

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School Overview

School
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
4034 Fernwood Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Emma C Attales
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 798 students in grades 6-8, Fernwood Avenue 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 393 students in grades 5-8, Emma C Attales 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 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
798 students
393 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fernwood Avenue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emma C Attales over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fernwood Avenue Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emma C Attales.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fernwood Avenue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emma C Attales over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fernwood Avenue Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Egg Harbor Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emma C Attales with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Absecon Public Schools and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1401 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1374 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fernwood Avenue Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emma C Attales, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
34%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fernwood Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Egg Harbor Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emma C Attales who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Absecon Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fernwood Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Egg Harbor Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emma C Attales who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Absecon Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fernwood Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Egg Harbor Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emma C Attales who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Absecon Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fernwood Avenue Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Emma C Attales by grade.
Grade 5 Students
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73
Grade 6 Students
263
113
Grade 7 Students
285
102
Grade 8 Students
250
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fernwood Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Egg Harbor Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emma C Attales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Absecon Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fernwood Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Egg Harbor Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emma C Attales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Absecon Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fernwood Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Egg Harbor Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emma C Attales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Absecon Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
38%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fernwood Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Egg Harbor Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emma C Attales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Absecon Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fernwood Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Egg Harbor Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emma C Attales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Absecon Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fernwood Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Egg Harbor Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emma C Attales, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Absecon Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fernwood Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Egg Harbor Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emma C Attales, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Absecon Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fernwood Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Egg Harbor Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emma C Attales, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Absecon Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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