Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 08618

The middle schools located in zip code 08618 serve a challenging community, with all 5 schools belonging to the Trenton Public School District, which is ranked 609th out of 609 districts in New Jersey. These schools face significant academic and socioeconomic hurdles, as evidenced by their low proficiency rates on state assessments and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Gilmore J Fisher Middle School has the highest student enrollment and the highest state-wide ranking, though it still falls in the bottom 30% of New Jersey middle schools. In contrast, Arthur J. Holland Middle School has the lowest state-wide ranking, placing in the bottom 2% of New Jersey middle schools, and the lowest proficiency rates across most subject areas.

Across all 5 schools, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9%, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is also very high, ranging from 57.18% to 71.05%. These socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the schools' academic performance, which is consistently well below the state averages on NJSLA assessments. Addressing these systemic challenges will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support the students and communities in this area.