Best middle schools in Trenton (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Trenton, New Jersey. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 148Thomas Jefferson Intermediate SchoolTrenton · Public Middle78.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 329 students
- 243Arthur J. Holland Middle SchoolTrenton · Public Middle82.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 474 students
- 342Dr. Martin Luther King Middle SchoolTrenton · Public Middle75.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 650 students
- 432Joyce Kilmer Intermediate SchoolTrenton · Public Middle82.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 546 students
- 527Battle Monument Intermediate SchoolTrenton · Public Middle87.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 499 students
- 619Grant Intermediate SchoolTrenton · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 717Clara Parker Intermediate SchoolTrenton · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 583 students
- 817Grace A Dunn Middle SchoolTrenton · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 703 students
- 915Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate SchoolTrenton · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 668 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School Trenton · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 78.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 329 |
| 2 | Arthur J. Holland Middle School Trenton · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 82.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 474 |
| 3 | Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Trenton · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 42.2 Lower 50% | 75.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 650 |
| 4 | Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School Trenton · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 31.5 Lower 50% | 82.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 546 |
| 5 | Battle Monument Intermediate School Trenton · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 27.3 Lower 50% | 87.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 499 |
| 6 | Grant Intermediate School Trenton · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 18.5 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 7 | Clara Parker Intermediate School Trenton · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 583 |
| 8 | Grace A Dunn Middle School Trenton · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 16.9 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 703 |
| 9 | Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School Trenton · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 668 |
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School in Trenton leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Trenton with a Success Index (US) of 47.7. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New Jersey middle schools rankings, every school on the Trenton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Trenton?
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School in Trenton, New Jersey ranks first among middle schools in Trenton with a Success Index (US) of 47.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 329).
How are middle schools in Trenton ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.