Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
Trenton, NJ · Trenton Public School District · Grades 4-6
434th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School 434th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2023 to 1th in 2025.
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 520 students tested
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 530 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.0% | 60.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
| Hispanic | 35.3% | 36.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
| White | 1.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
Typical home value $273K in zip 08618 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Thomas Jefferson Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 0.1 mi away437th of 440
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Arthur J. Holland Middle SchoolTrenton Public School District · 0.7 mi away435th of 440
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 1Battle Monument Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.5 mi away438th of 440
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Dr. Martin Luther King Middle SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.9 mi away431st of 440
ELA 12% · Math 10% - 2Gilmore J Fisher Middle SchoolEwing Township School District · 2.1 mi away355th of 440
ELA 42% · Math 22% - 1Grant Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 2.3 mi away439th of 440
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Clara Parker Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 2.7 mi away429th of 440
ELA 13% · Math 10% - 3Achievers Early College Prep Charter SchoolAchievers Early College Prep Charter School · 3.2 mi away · charter326th of 440
ELA 48% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School in?
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is part of the Trenton Public School District district in Trenton, New Jersey.
Is Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School 434th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?
Black 60%, Hispanic 37%, White 2%, Two or more races 2% (530 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08618 is $273K 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.