Monroe Township Middle School

1629 Perrineville Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,715 students in grades 6-8, Monroe Township Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monroe Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Monroe Township Middle School's student population of 1,715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,715 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
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School Rankings

Monroe Township Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Township Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#311 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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53%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
53%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
34%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Monroe Township Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monroe Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Township Middle School's ranking?
Monroe Township Middle School is ranked #311 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Monroe Township Middle School?
1,715 students attend Monroe Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Monroe Township Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Township Middle School?
Monroe Township Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monroe Township Middle School offer ?
Monroe Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monroe Township Middle School part of?
Monroe Township Middle School is part of Monroe Township School District.

School Reviews

5   12/6/2018
Competitive environment helping to shape our children into young adults.
- Posted by Parent - Gr8ful
2   1/28/2012
The teaching is not great and the teachers do not post home works on a daily basis on their websites. My kid is not happy with the school and waiting to move out from there
- Posted by Parent - chitr

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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