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.
816
Total Students
60.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gloucester City Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White416
Hispanic206
Black141
Asian31
Two or More20
American Indian2
  • White
    416 (51.0%)
  • Hispanic
    206 (25.2%)
  • Black
    141 (17.3%)
  • Asian
    31 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gloucester City Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 4149
Grade 5159
Grade 6157
Grade 7175
Grade 8176
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gloucester City Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38146.7%
Male43553.3%
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