Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
789 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, located in Ewing, New Jersey, serves as a pivotal educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Ewing Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous core instruction—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with a focus on the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By prioritizing high expectations and personalized learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Gilmore J. Fisher emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs. The school prides itself on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Ewing community to create a holistic learning experience. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, character development, and inclusive values, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within their local and global communities.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Gilmore J. Fisher emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs. The school prides itself on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Ewing community to create a holistic learning experience. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, character development, and inclusive values, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within their local and global communities.
789
Total Students
86.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic | 226 |
| Black | 365 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 37 |
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Black365 (46.4%)
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Hispanic226 (28.7%)
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White135 (17.2%)
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Two or More37 (4.7%)
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Asian24 (3.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Ewing Township School District |
| Phone: | (609)538-9800 |
| Website: | http://www.ewing.k12.nj.us/Domain/123 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 789 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 86.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 408 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 66 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
257
Grade 7
263
Grade 8
269
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 257 |
| Grade 7 | 263 |
| Grade 8 | 269 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 360 | 45.6% |
| Male | 427 | 54.1% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.3% |
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