Serving 251 students in grades 6-8, Pitman 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 was 30% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pitman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1300 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
91%
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
15%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pitman Middle School's ranking?
Pitman Middle School is ranked #1300 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pitman Middle School?
251 students attend Pitman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pitman Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pitman Middle School?
Pitman Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pitman Middle School offer ?
Pitman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pitman Middle School part of?
Pitman Middle School is part of Pitman Boro School District.
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