Paulsboro Junior High School

Summary:

Paulsboro Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Paulsboro, New Jersey, with 184 students. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Paulsboro Junior High School consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10% of New Jersey middle schools based on state assessment scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 2.6% of 7th graders and 9.3% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 9.2% of 7th graders and 0% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 38.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 54.89% to 57.74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Walter Hill School, Gloucester City Middle School, and Clearview Regional Middle School, Paulsboro Junior High School generally underperforms on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as higher chronic absenteeism rates and a higher percentage of students from low-income families. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased family and community engagement, and a focus on improving the overall educational environment and outcomes for students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066

(856) 423-2222

District: Paulsboro School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
726^th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,440

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.9%

Hispanic:

27.3%

White:

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paulsboro Junior High School ranks worse than 97.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Paulsboro Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.9%), Hispanic (27.3%), White (22.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paulsboro Junior High School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Paulsboro Junior High School employs 17.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paulsboro Junior High School is $8,440.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paulsboro Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulsboro Junior High School 726^th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Paulsboro Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Paulsboro School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulsboro School District 609^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2017	5.08	697^th	712	2.1%
2018	4.32	710^th	716	0.8%
2019	7.06	707^th	745	5.1%
2022	8.17	738^th	745	0.9%
2023	8.19	732^nd	748	2.1%
2024	8.20	726^th	743	2.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	15.07	451^st	471	4.2%
2019	16.13	467^th	492	5.1%
2022	18.36	513^th	535	4.1%
2023	15.44	494^th	505	2.2%
2024	15.20	500^th	510	2.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	9.07	486^th	541	10.2%
2022	8.33	497^th	549	9.5%
2023	15.40	488^th	568	14.1%
2024	10.60	530^th	584	9.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	4.80	666^th	680	2.1%
2019	7.45	664^th	703	5.5%
2022	7.84	716^th	726	1.4%
2023	9.28	691^st	720	4.0%
2024	10.51	682^nd	717	4.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	4.83	667^th	675	1.2%
2019	8.15	663^rd	697	4.9%
2022	10.18	695^th	730	4.8%
2023	9.51	691^st	718	3.8%
2024	8.23	699^th	719	2.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	14.02	295^th	326	9.5%
2019	22.14	281^st	326	13.8%
2022	13.48	354^th	356	0.6%
2023	14.53	349^th	361	3.3%
2024	14.82	321^st	352	8.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.87	561^st	587	4.4%
2024	11.18	566^th	589	3.9%

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Rank History for White students at Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	0.77	495^th	497	0.4%
2019	2.54	492^nd	504	2.4%
2022	7.29	492^nd	512	3.9%
2023	5.35	489^th	509	3.9%
2024	4.89	497^th	510	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paulsboro Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	33	96	0	19	0	0	4	152
2016	31	100	2	17	0	0	4	154
2017	44	92	2	9	0	0	3	150
2018	45	99	0	12	0	0	7	163
2019	49	83	0	20	0	0	6	158
2020	37	75	1	24	0	0	2	139
2021	33	77	1	17	0	0	3	131
2022	43	87	0	30	0	1	7	168
2023	43	81	0	50	1	2	7	184
2024	38	79	1	47	0	1	6	172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paulsboro Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	152	14.0	10.8	71.7
2016	154	15.0	10.2	14.9
2017	150	17.3	8.6	87.3
2018	163	15.6	10.4	91.4
2019	158	14.0	11.2	83.5
2020	139	14.9	9.3	86.3
2021	131	14.7	8.8	45.8
2022	168	16.9	9.9	57.7
2023	184	15.9	11.5	54.9
2024	172	17.1	10.0	69.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paulsboro Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	152	14.0	10.8	71.7
2016	154	15.0	10.2	14.9
2017	150	17.3	8.6	87.3
2018	163	15.6	10.4	91.4
2019	158	14.0	11.2	83.5
2020	139	14.9	9.3	86.3
2021	131	14.7	8.8	45.8
2022	168	16.9	9.9	57.7
2023	184	15.9	11.5	54.9
2024	172	17.1	10.0	69.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paulsboro Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$465 (5.5%)	$7,975 (94.5%)	$8,440

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paulsboro Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 707^th of 745 Middle schools	Ranks 732^nd of 748 Middle schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paulsboro Junior High School)	18.1	4.5	13.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paulsboro School District)	18.1	4.5	13.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.8	55.7	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paulsboro Junior High School)	20.8	3.4	17.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paulsboro School District)	20.8	3.4	17.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	42.1	33.8	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paulsboro Junior High School)	11.5	7.6	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paulsboro School District)	11.4	7.6	3.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.9	55.3	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paulsboro Junior High School)	1.6	0	1.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paulsboro School District)	1.5	0	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	29.3	17.8	11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Paulsboro Junior High School)	13.6	14.3	0.7%
8th Grade Algebra I (Paulsboro School District)	13.6	14.3	0.7%
8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	75.1	66	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Paulsboro Junior High School)	13.6	14.3	0.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Paulsboro School District)	3	4	1%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	158	184	16.5%
African American	83	81	2.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	50	150%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	49	43	12.2%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.5%	54.9%	28.7%

Schools Near Paulsboro Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)					NJSLA Mathematics (2024)					NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paulsboro Junior High School	Public	7-8	670 N Delaware Street	Paulsboro	08066	Gloucester County	Paulsboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 423-2222	172	17	10.0	69.2%	38 (22.1%)	79 (45.9%)	47 (27.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.5%)	8.2	726^th of 743 public middle schools	2.3%		8.2	732^nd of 748 public middle schools	2.1%	6		2.3				2.6	9.3				9.2	0.0		17.6	17.6			$8,440	$465	$7,975
Nehaunsey Middle School	Public	6-8	415 Swedesboro Road	Gibbstown	08027	Gloucester County	Greenwich Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 224-4900	136	15	8.8	33.1%	84 (61.8%)	9 (6.6%)	27 (19.9%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	11 (8.1%)	50.5	340^th of 743 public middle schools	54.2%		47.5	368^th of 748 public middle schools	50.8%	28		21.4			73.8	65.2	45.3			28.6	25.5	10.0		59.1	59.1			$644		$644
West Deptford Middle School	Public	4-8	675 Grove Rd	West Deptford	08066	Gloucester County	West Deptford Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(856) 848-1200	832	75	11.0	32.1%	560 (67.3%)	93 (11.2%)	117 (14.1%)	23 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.6%)	66.2	221^st of 743 public middle schools	70.3%		59.1	276^th of 748 public middle schools	63.1%	55	13.2	20.4		31.1	55.9	68.2	70.3		25.3	35.6	43.2	31.6				93.8	93.8	$11,057	$02	$11,055
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School	Public	4-6	393 Main St	Mantua	08051	Gloucester County	Mantua Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 468-0818	468	48	9.7	20.9%	360 (76.9%)	18 (3.8%)	47 (10.0%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.8%)								(n/a)	27.9		58.9	69.3	57.7			53.6	44.0	35.9								$9,445	$159	$9,286
Kingsway Regional Middle School	Public	7-8	203 Kings Highway	Woolwich Twp	08085	Gloucester County	Kingsway Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 467-3300	975	80	12.1	13.0%	708 (72.6%)	103 (10.6%)	86 (8.8%)	49 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.7%)	58.9	286^th of 743 public middle schools	61.5%		55.2	306^th of 748 public middle schools	59.1%	20		25.0				67.9	59.7				40.8	7.7	94.1	67.5	75.5	65.7	65.7	$6,677	$38	$6,639
Clearview Regional Middle School	Public	7-8	595 Jefferson Rd	Mullica Hill	08062	Gloucester County	Clearview Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 223-2740	697	63	11.0	13.2%	555 (79.6%)	42 (6.0%)	48 (6.9%)	29 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.9%)	67.3	215^th of 743 public middle schools	71.1%		69.5	195^th of 748 public middle schools	73.9%	20		24.7				59.8	65.9				37.2	38.9	92.8			90.2	90.2	$7,465	$61	$7,404
Pleasant Valley School	Public	4-6	401 Cedar Rd	Mullica Hill	08062	Gloucester County	Harrison Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 223-5120	586	48	12.2	10.2%	476 (81.2%)	32 (5.5%)	33 (5.6%)	24 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)								(n/a)	41.1		66.7	65.7	76.3			70.3	65.5	55.0								$8,504	$89	$8,415
Deptford Township Middle School	Public	6-8	890 Bankbridge Rd	Sewell	08080	Gloucester County	Deptford Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 415-9540	938	76	12.2	32.7%	470 (50.1%)	223 (23.8%)	167 (17.8%)	54 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.5%)	41.8	406^th of 743 public middle schools	45.4%		45.7	381^st of 748 public middle schools	49.1%	25		10.9			36.8	57.3	47.3			26.5	42.2	9.2		92.1	92.1			$9,192	$96	$9,096
Walter Hill School	Public	6	1815 Kings Highway	Swedesboro	08085	Gloucester County	Swedesboro-Woolwich School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(856) 241-1552	229	25	9.0	20.1%	143 (62.4%)	29 (12.7%)	25 (10.9%)	14 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)								(n/a)					67.0					53.7								$7,778	$16	$7,762
Gloucester City Middle School	Public	4-8	500 Market Street	Gloucester City	08030	Camden County	Gloucester City Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 456-7000	804	61	13.2	64.7%	441 (54.9%)	135 (16.8%)	175 (21.8%)	36 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.9%)	30.5	504^th of 743 public middle schools	32.2%		26.2	546^th of 748 public middle schools	27.0%	42	10.4	8.4	29.2	27.9	40.2	30.7	61.6	18.6	16.0	19.7	16.5	4.5		88.6	88.6			$8,820	$271	$8,549

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Paulsboro Junior High School ranks in the bottom 2.3% of New Jersey middle schools.

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Students at Paulsboro Junior High School are 46% African American, 27% Hispanic, 22% White, 3% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended Paulsboro Junior High School.

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