Helen A. Fort Middle School
PEMBERTON, NJ · Pemberton Township School District · Grades 7-8
393rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
Helen A. Fort Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Helen A. Fort Middle School 393rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 11th in 2025.
Helen A. Fort Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 566 students tested
Helen A. Fort Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 585 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.5% | 48.9% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 27.6% | 23.1% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 19.8% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.0% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Helen A. Fort Middle School
Typical home value $357K in zip 08068 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Helen A. Fort Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Marcus W. Newcomb Middle SchoolPemberton Township School District · 0.1 mi away394th of 440
ELA 33% · Math 14% - 7Southampton Township School #3Southampton Township School District · 6.3 mi away164th of 440
ELA 65% · Math 55% - 5North Hanover Township Upper Elementary SchoolNorth Hanover Township School District · 6.4 mi away224th of 440
ELA 58% · Math 45% - 7Northern Burlington County Regional Middle SchoolNorthern Burlington County Regional School District · 6.5 mi away175th of 440
ELA 56% · Math 60% - 4Lumberton Middle SchoolLumberton Township Board of Education · 6.8 mi away304th of 440
ELA 43% · Math 37% - 2F. W. Holbein Middle SchoolMount Holly Township Public School District · 7.2 mi away354th of 440
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 4Westampton Township Middle SchoolWestampton Township Public School District · 9.4 mi away293rd of 440
ELA 51% · Math 34% - 7Bordentown Regional Middle SchoolBordentown Regional School District · 9.6 mi away170th of 440
ELA 62% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Helen A. Fort Middle School in?
Helen A. Fort Middle School is part of the Pemberton Township School District district in PEMBERTON, New Jersey.
Is Helen A. Fort Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Helen A. Fort Middle School 393rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Helen A. Fort Middle School?
White 49%, Black 23%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 6% (585 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Helen A. Fort Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08068 is $357K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.