Serving 948 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 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (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 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
948 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Rankings
T. E. Harrington Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. E. Harrington Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#770 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
17%
14%
White
46%
37%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. E. Harrington Middle School's ranking?
T. E. Harrington Middle School is ranked #770 out of 2,184 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
948 students attend T. E. Harrington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of T. E. Harrington Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T. E. Harrington Middle School?
T. E. Harrington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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