Summary:
The 08080 zip code area is home to four middle schools - Deptford Township Middle School, Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Bunker Hill Middle School, and Orchard Valley Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Deptford Township Public School District and the Washington Township School District.
Among the four schools, Bunker Hill Middle School stands out with the highest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2024-2025, 70.5% of 6th graders at Bunker Hill were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district and state averages of 64.4% and 56.1%, respectively. The school also had strong math performance, with 49.2% of 6th graders proficient or better, well above the district and state. Chestnut Ridge Middle School also performs well academically, with high ELA proficiency rates, particularly in 7th and 8th grade.
While the schools demonstrate varying levels of academic achievement, they all face challenges with chronic absenteeism, which was 14.9% across all four schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, science proficiency rates on the NJSLA-S assessment were relatively low, ranging from 13.7% to 21.2% proficient or better in 2024-2025. These are areas that may require more attention and focus from the districts. Overall, the data reveals a mix of high-performing and more average-performing middle schools in the 08080 zip code area, with Bunker Hill and Chestnut Ridge standing out as the top performers.
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