Gloucester City Middle School
816 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Gloucester City Middle School, located at 1300 Market Street in Gloucester City, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the local public school district, typically catering to students in the middle grades. The school is situated in the heart of the community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a structured and supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. Its location on Market Street places it at the center of the city’s civic life, allowing it to maintain close ties with the surrounding neighborhood and local families.
The school's mission generally focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during a critical period of adolescent development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities, Gloucester City Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education. The administration and faculty work to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages student engagement, inclusivity, and the pursuit of academic excellence within the Gloucester City community.
The school's mission generally focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during a critical period of adolescent development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities, Gloucester City Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education. The administration and faculty work to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages student engagement, inclusivity, and the pursuit of academic excellence within the Gloucester City community.
816
Total Students
60.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 416 |
| Hispanic | 206 |
| Black | 141 |
| Asian | 31 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White416 (51.0%)
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Hispanic206 (25.2%)
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Black141 (17.3%)
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Asian31 (3.8%)
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Two or More20 (2.5%)
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American Indian2 (0.2%)
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: | Gloucester City Public School District |
| Phone: | (856)456-7000 |
| Website: | http://mec.gcsd.k12.nj.us/ |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 816 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 60.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 479 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 40 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
149
Grade 5
159
Grade 6
157
Grade 7
175
Grade 8
176
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 149 |
| Grade 5 | 159 |
| Grade 6 | 157 |
| Grade 7 | 175 |
| Grade 8 | 176 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 381 | 46.7% |
| Male | 435 | 53.3% |
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