John Witherspoon Middle School, NJ
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8Ungraded Offered
217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
How John Witherspoon Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score88
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at John Witherspoon Middle School
756Students
100%Low-Income Students
65Teachers
12 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 54% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 34% | 16% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 31% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 35% | 17% | 17% |
| Ungraded | 1% | 9% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21% | 9% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 15% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 23% | 22% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at John Witherspoon Middle School
74%Math Proficiency
85%Reading Proficiency
80%Average Proficiency
94%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 84% | 55% | 50% |
| Male | 76% | 47% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 80% | 48% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 77% | 51% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 82% | 51% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 66% | 59% |
| Black | 40% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 57% | 54% |
| Other | 82% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 34% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 42% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 40% | 25% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at John Witherspoon Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
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Location Map
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