Summary
Morgan Village Middle School is a public middle school located in Camden, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of the Camden City School District, which is ranked 606 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite its location, Morgan Village Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in New Jersey, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 5.1% of 6th graders, 15.9% of 7th graders, and 1.9% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 56.1%, 57%, and 57.1%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even more concerning, with proficiency rates ranging from 2.3% to 5.8% across the grades, compared to the state averages of 39.8% to 20.7%. Additionally, Morgan Village Middle School has extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.9% to 54.8% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.
When comparing Morgan Village Middle School to nearby schools, the performance gap is staggering. For example, Haddonfield Middle School, located just 4.25 miles away, consistently ranks among the top-performing middle schools in the state, with proficiency rates in the 80-90% range for ELA and 40-60% range for Mathematics. Similarly, other nearby schools like Collingswood Middle School and William G. Rohrer Middle School also significantly outperform Morgan Village Middle School. Addressing the challenges faced by Morgan Village Middle School will require a comprehensive approach to improve academic performance, attendance, and support for the community it serves.
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