Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School, Trenton NJ (2026 List)

About Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School

Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is located at 1300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618, in the Trenton Public School District. The school serves grades 4 through 6, giving students an upper-elementary bridge before Trenton’s grade 7–8 middle schools. Enrollment is 530 students, creating a mid-sized intermediate campus in the city’s public school network. Its student–teacher ratio is 15:1, based on 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. The student body is 50% male and 50% female. According to state assessment data, 10% of students are proficient in math and 10% are proficient in reading. Joyce Kilmer operates as a regular public, non-charter intermediate school within Trenton’s six-campus grade 4–6 structure. As a community anchor, Kilmer supports students through a staged transition model that separates upper-elementary learners from younger grades while preparing them for later middle-school expectations. Residential properties in this corridor trade near $269,999, giving families one clean housing marker around the Stuyvesant Avenue area. Compared with the city’s grade 7–8 campuses, Joyce Kilmer offers an earlier public transition point for families researching the best middle school in New Jersey.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%

Reading 10%

State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 10% in Reading.

36

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

530

Total Students

$89187

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.51%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 36.79%

Black 60%

Two+ Races 1.51%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.51%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

36.79%

Black

60%

Two+ Races

1.51%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 530

49.81%

264 Female

50.19%

266 Male

Student Population

530 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School Contact Information

Address

1300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton, NJ, 08618

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Phone

(609) 656-4800

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Website

http://www.trentonk12.org/kilmermiddle_home.aspx

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School families are included in Trenton Public Schools’ Spring District Newsletter, which highlights classroom learning, student achievement, teaching and learning updates, special education, nutrition services, athletics, facilities, and family engagement. For Kilmer families, the update offers a helpful districtwide look at current priorities as students move through the final stretch of the school calendar. It also keeps intermediate campuses connected to broader academic planning, family communication, and student support across Trenton Public Schools.

FAQ

Q1. How would you describe the learning environment at Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?

Ans. Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School provides an intermediate setting for students to enhance their organization, classroom independence, and readiness for future middle grades.

Q2. Is there an identity for Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School?

Ans. Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School uses its Cougar identity to promote pride, participation, positive behavior and student connection throughout the campus.

Q3. How does Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School help families?

Ans. Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School links families to school district calendars, school announcements, student resources and communication tools to stay in the know.

Q4. What makes Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School different from a typical elementary school?

Ans. Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is working on routines for upper grades, allowing students to take more responsibility with the help of structure.

Q5. Is Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School a part of a pathway?

Ans. Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School is part of Trenton Public Schools and offers students a direct route to the district's grade 7–8 middle schools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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