Serving 287 students in grades 4-8, Egg Harbor City Community 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Egg Harbor City Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Egg Harbor City Community School's student population of 287 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Egg Harbor City Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Egg Harbor City Community School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
26%
15%
White
18%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Egg Harbor City Community School's ranking?
Egg Harbor City Community School is ranked #2158 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Egg Harbor City Community School?
287 students attend Egg Harbor City Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Egg Harbor City Community School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Egg Harbor City Community School?
Egg Harbor City Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Egg Harbor City Community School offer ?
Egg Harbor City Community School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Egg Harbor City Community School part of?
Egg Harbor City Community School is part of Egg Harbor City School District.
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