Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Wharton, NJ Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School
Wharton, NJ 07885
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ B (75)
265
Students
31.3
Teachers
8.5:1
Student:Teacher
(973)361-1253
Phone
http://www.wbps.org
Website

Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School is a public Middle school located in Wharton, NEW JERSEY, operated by the Wharton Borough School District school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 265 students enrolled; a 8.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Middle School Average
Enrollment
265.0
State avg: 580.0
▼ 54% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
8.46:1
State avg: 10.9:1
▼ 22% better
Free Lunch %
45.7%
State avg: 36.7%
▲ 25% worse
School Details
School Name
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School
NCESSCH ID
341788004558
State School ID
NJ-275770-030
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
137 East Central Avenue
City
Wharton
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07885
County
Morris County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3407
State Leg. Upper
34025
State Leg. Lower
34025
Latitude
40.8955
Longitude
-74.5757
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
265
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.3
Teachers FTE
📐
8.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 121 45.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Wharton Borough School District
LEAID
3417880
State LEA ID
NJ-275770
Phone
(973)361-2593
Website
http://www.wbps.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
WHARTON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$22,745K
Federal Revenue
$1,546K
State Revenue
$10,649K
Local Revenue
$10,550K
Total Expenditure
$21,196K
Instruction Exp.
$12,089K
Support Services
$5,603K
Other Current Exp.
$382K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School

1
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
Wharton · Elementary
0 mi
2
North Dover Elementary School
DOVER · Elementary
0.8 mi
3
Dover High School
DOVER · High
0.8 mi
4
Academy Street Elementary School
DOVER · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Dover Middle School
DOVER · Middle
1.5 mi
6
East Dover Elementary School
DOVER · Elementary
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School?
265 students are enrolled at Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School have?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School has 31.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1.
What grades does Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School serve?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School a charter school?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School located in?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School belong to?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School is part of the Wharton Borough School District school district.
How much does Wharton Borough School District spend per student?
The Wharton Borough School District district spends approximately $79,984,906 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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