Ann A. Mullen Middle School, Sicklerville NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Ann A. Mullen Middle School

Ann A. Mullen Middle School is a regular public school serving grades six through eight in the Gloucester Township Public Schools district. The school sits in Sicklerville, a large, car-dependent census-designated place in Camden County that lacks a traditional downtown core. Sicklerville is primarily residential, with a suburban pattern of subdivisions and commercial activity concentrated along highway corridors. The area has seen notable population growth in recent years, reflecting ongoing residential development. The school building itself is located on Sicklerville Road, separate from any central civic district.

The school enrolls a student body that is diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group constituting a majority. The largest groups are Black or African American students and White students, each making up a substantial share of the population. Hispanic or Latino students and Asian students each account for a meaningful presence, and a modest number of students identify with two or more races. About two in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is a relevant factor for families considering the school's support systems.

On state assessments administered through the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment, student performance varied by subject and grade level. In English language arts, the share of students scoring at proficient or above was roughly in the mid-to-high range of what is typical, with the strongest results among sixth graders and a modest decline in the subsequent grades. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were lower across all three tested grades, with a notably small share of eighth graders reaching the proficient level. Science results for eighth graders were a significant soft spot, with only a very small fraction of students demonstrating proficiency. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the context and any improvement efforts. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places the school below the midpoint relative to other districts in Camden County. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is reported.

The school environment and access data, including details on discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance, were not available in the provided information. Similarly, program offerings such as specific electives or enrichment opportunities were absent from the data. For families exploring the school, these are gaps worth raising directly with the school administration to get a fuller picture of the day-to-day experience.

Housing in the Sicklerville area, based on the broader Camden County market, shows a median listing price that has risen recently, and homes tend to sell relatively quickly, in about a month. Rents are also on the uptick. The combination of population growth in Sicklerville and rising housing costs suggests a community in transition, where new residential development is ongoing and the character of the neighborhood may continue to evolve.

For a parent or resident considering Ann A. Mullen Middle School, the picture is one of a diverse, medium-sized middle school with a student body that reflects a mix of backgrounds and economic circumstances. Academic performance on state tests shows a clear split between English language arts, which is a relative strength, and mathematics and science, where results are weaker. The school operates within a district for which no recent major changes were publicly reported, so families may need to engage directly to learn about current priorities and initiatives. The car-dependent suburban setting means daily drop-off and pickup are likely geared toward driving, and there is no walkable downtown nearby. The school may fit a family that values a diverse student environment and is comfortable asking questions about how the school supports progress in math and science.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 628%

School 28% · District 29% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 726%

School 26% · District 28% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 815%

School 15% · District 18% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 644%

School 44% · District 46% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 739%

School 39% · District 47% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 18 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 836%

School 36% · District 48% · ▼ 12 pts below district

▼ 22 pts below state median · ▼ 15 pts below county median

Science

Grade 88%

School 8% · District 12% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

This schoolGloucester Township Public Schools, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income33%Higher-income55%22 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income32%Higher-income46%14 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income27%Higher-income45%18 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income17%Higher-income39%22 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income19%Higher-income34%15 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income12%Higher-income19%7 pp gap