The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 56% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Haines Sixth Grade Center
Haines Sixth Grade Center serves exactly one grade level in Medford, New Jersey. As a standalone sixth-grade building within the Medford Township School District, it operates as a regular public school for that transition year between elementary and middle school. The school enrolls a student body that is small in size for a grade cohort, and the academic picture is one of solid performance.
State testing results from the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment show a strong showing in English language arts and a more moderate outcome in mathematics. In ELA, a large majority of sixth graders reached the proficient level. In math, about half of students met that bar. When placed against other school systems across Burlington County, the school’s overall proficiency index lands in the top quartile among the county's districts. That is a notably high position and suggests that, on the academic measures that matter most to the state, this school is performing well relative to its neighbors.
The student body is largely homogeneous. A substantial majority of students are White, with small shares of Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is low, reflecting the broader economic context of Medford. The school sits in a township where housing values are well above national benchmarks. The community describes itself as a mix of a historic village center and residential neighborhoods set among woodlands and lakes, with significant preserved open space. The township has seen steady population growth and draws families seeking a rural lifestyle. The local housing market is active, with a median listing price that has edged upward.
This is a school that does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Information on special education and English learner populations was not available in the data set, so a parent may wish to ask the school directly about those supports. There is no recent record of major district-level changes such as referendums, curriculum shifts, or budget moves that would alter the day-to-day experience for families.
A parent reading about Haines Sixth Grade Center will see a focused academic environment where students spend one year in a dedicated intermediate setting before moving on. The academic results are strong, particularly in literacy, and the school sits inside a community that is affluent, growing, and oriented toward outdoor recreation. For a family considering Medford, the school is a brief stop in a longer K-12 journey, but one where the evidence points to a capable start.
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