The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on William Allen Middle School
William Allen Middle School is the sole public middle school serving Moorestown, a suburban community about a short commute east of Philadelphia. The school covers only seventh and eighth grades, a focused span that feeds into the district’s high school. This is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it draws from the town’s residential neighborhoods and its historic village core.
Academically, the school posts results that position it among the strongest in Burlington County. On New Jersey’s state assessments, a strong majority of seventh graders are proficient in math and in English language arts. Eighth graders show a similar pattern in reading, where about three-quarters reach the proficient mark, but math proficiency in eighth grade is notably lower, with roughly half of students meeting the bar. Science scores for eighth graders are softer still, with fewer than half reaching proficiency. The combined picture is a school that performs well overall—its proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quarter of districts across Burlington County—but the dip in eighth grade math, and the lower science results, are areas a parent may want to ask the school about, particularly since the science test uses a different proficiency threshold.
Student composition reflects the broader Moorestown community. The largest group is white students, followed by a substantial Asian population. Black and Hispanic students each make up a modest share of the enrollment, and about one in thirteen students identifies as two or more races. A relatively small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower level of economic need than many other schools in the county. The school’s enrollment is moderate in size, split roughly evenly between the two grade levels.
This is a middle school only, so there is no graduation rate, no chronic absenteeism data was reported in the available records, and details on discipline, course access, and staffing were not provided. The school website may offer further information on programs, clubs, and support services beyond what is captured here.
Moorestown itself is a primarily residential town with a historic commercial center along King’s Highway. It has been recognized nationally as a desirable place to live, and its housing market reflects that demand. Home values in the area are well above national and state medians, and rental costs are high relative to incomes, which means the school population tends to come from households with significant resources. The township has a mix of older homes in the historic district and suburban subdivisions, and commercial activity includes both the downtown corridor and the Moorestown Mall.
The district recently passed a bond referendum for facility improvements, including security upgrades, HVAC replacements, and accessibility work across all schools. This work is ongoing and will affect the physical environment families experience at the middle school and elsewhere.
For a family considering William Allen Middle School, the relevant picture is one of a high-performing academic environment with strong test results in most areas, set in an affluent suburban town with a historic character. The school’s relatively low economic diversity and its predominantly white and Asian student body are straightforward characteristics of the community it serves. The dip in eighth grade math and the modest science scores are the main points a parent may wish to explore directly with the school, to understand how those subjects are taught and what support is available for students who need it. Given the school’s overall standing in the county, many families will find it a solid fit if they prioritize strong proficiency rates and a well-resourced district.
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