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Niche, a trusted source for school rankings and reviews, has unveiled its 2024 list of the Best Public Middle Schools in Atlantic County.
Middle school is a prime time for kids and ensuring they receive the best education possible is essential.
Niche, a trusted source for school rankings and reviews, has unveiled its 2024 list of the Best Public Middle Schools in Atlantic County. This ranking highlights schools that excel in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, based on comprehensive data analysis and feedback from the school community.
The rankings consider key factors such as student diversity, state test scores, teacher quality, and overall school performance, drawing from reviews and statistics provided by students, parents, and the U.S. Department of Education
Here’s a closer look at the top-rated public middle schools in the county.
Overall Niche Grade: A
Located in Linwood City School District, Belhaven Middle School teaches 358 students in grades 5-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. This school earned an A+ in teachers, B in diversity and an A in academics, which shows through its test scores. According to the state, 62% of students are at least proficient in math and 74% in reading.
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Eugene A. Tighe Middle school teaches 152 students in grades 5-8 in Margate City School District. With a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1, this school's A- grade in academics is showcased through its state test scores where 62% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.
Port Republic Elementary School
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Based in Port Republic, Port Republic Elementary School provides an education to 108 students in grades K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. An A in teachers and A- in academics shows the quality of education the school seeks to provide its students. State test scores show 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
Northfield Community Middle School
Overall Niche Grade: B+
422 students in grades 5-8 roam the halls and sit in the classrooms of Northfield Community Middle School with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. The high quality of teachers and academics is shown through the school's state test scores where 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.
Weymouth Township Elementary School
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Located in Dorothy, Weymouth Township Elementary school teaches 156 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. With an A in teachers, B in academics and B+ in diversity, this school provides a great mix of education and opportunity. State test scores show 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
