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Best Schools in 08648, NJ
08648, NJ has 17 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,174 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 08648 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08648, NJ
The top high schools in 08648, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
2. Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2255 Students
3. Hamilton North - Nottingham
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08648, NJ
The top middle schools in 08648, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 549 Students
2. Lawrence Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 797 Students
3. Richard C Crockett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
4. Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 354 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08648, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08648, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ben Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 335 Students
2. Eldridge Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 222 Students
3. Lawrenceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 291 Students
4. Slackwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 238 Students
5. Mercerville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
6. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 296 Students
7. St Ann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ann Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08648, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08648, NJ has a total population of 31,754 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08648, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08648, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08648, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08648, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08648, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08648, NJ
How many schools are in 08648, NJ?
08648, NJ has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,174 students in total.
How do schools in 08648 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 08648 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 08648 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08648?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations