The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Kingsway Regional Middle School
Kingsway Regional Middle School, a regular public school serving seventh and eighth graders in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, is part of the Kingsway Regional School District. The school is housed on a campus within a township that presents an unusual split identity: it was once the fastest-growing town in the Northeast, yet it has also preserved substantial farmland and open space. The township is largely suburban and auto-oriented, with a planned walkable town center still in development. Swedesboro, a separate borough entirely surrounded by Woolwich, serves as the nearest traditional downtown. This is a community that has experienced explosive population growth over recent decades, and the school sits within that expanding context.
The student body at Kingsway Regional Middle School is predominantly white, with smaller populations of Black, Hispanic, and Asian students, and a very small share of students identifying with two or more races. About one in eight students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The school’s enrollment is concentrated entirely in two grade levels, giving it a sizable population for a middle school of this configuration.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, results varied notably by subject and grade. In English language arts, a solid majority of seventh graders and a smaller but still clear majority of eighth graders met the state’s proficiency benchmark. In mathematics, performance was more uneven. About half of seventh graders reached that threshold, but the rate dropped sharply for eighth graders, where only a small share of students scored proficient. On the eighth grade science assessment, about one-quarter of students met the state’s proficiency standard. Compared with other districts across Gloucester County, this school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades lands above the midpoint among the county’s districts.
The school serves only two grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, special education enrollment, English learner enrollment, course access, and staffing were not available in the provided information, which limits a fuller picture of student support and school environment. A parent may want to follow up directly with the school or district on those details, particularly around how the school serves students who need additional academic support, given the drop in math proficiency between seventh and eighth grade.
Woolwich Township’s housing market reflects its location in Gloucester County, with home values that are notably higher than the national median. The county’s housing market appears active, with a moderate inventory of homes for sale and homes spending a fairly short time on the market before going under contract. Affordability is a consideration; the estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home in the area is substantial relative to national household income. Rental costs are also high.
The district itself did not show any recent major changes from available public research. The township’s ongoing development, particularly the planned Kings Landing mixed-use center and the anticipated installation of public sewer and water infrastructure, suggests that the area may continue to grow and evolve in the coming years, which could affect the school’s enrollment and community character. For families considering this school, the academic picture is strongest in English language arts, while mathematics performance, especially by eighth grade, is a point to explore further. The school sits in a community that combines rapid suburban growth with preserved rural character, offering a particular setting that some families will find appealing and others may want to assess for fit.
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