Marcella L Duffy Middle School (Closed 2008)

208 West Second St
Florence, NJ 08518
Marcella L Duffy Middle School serves 245 students in grades 4-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
3%
34%
Black
27%
15%
White
67%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Marcella L Duffy Middle School?
245 students attend Marcella L Duffy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Marcella L Duffy Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcella L Duffy Middle School?
Marcella L Duffy Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marcella L Duffy Middle School offer ?
Marcella L Duffy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Marcella L Duffy Middle School part of?
Marcella L Duffy Middle School is part of Florence Township School District.

Recent Articles

Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save  Schools?
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.