Fords Middle School vs. Avenel Middle School
Should you attend Fords Middle School or Avenel Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fords Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Avenel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades 6-8, Fords 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 is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, Avenel 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 is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
645 students
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
76 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1671 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1686 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
218
227
Grade 7 Students
214
213
Grade 8 Students
213
189
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
15%
% Hispanic
52%
36%
% Black
10%
21%
% White
19%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%