Howell Township Middle School South

220 Ramtown-greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 814 students in grades 6-8, Howell Township Middle School South ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Howell Township Middle School South's student population of 814 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
814 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

Howell Township Middle School South ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howell Township Middle School South is 0.43, 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)
#771 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
26%
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56%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
74%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Howell Township Middle School South 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
10%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howell Township Middle School South's ranking?
Howell Township Middle School South is ranked #771 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Howell Township Middle School South often compared to?
Howell Township Middle School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Howell Township Middle School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Howell Township Middle School South?
814 students attend Howell Township Middle School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Howell Township Middle School South students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howell Township Middle School South?
Howell Township Middle School South has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howell Township Middle School South offer ?
Howell Township Middle School South offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Howell Township Middle School South part of?
Howell Township Middle School South is part of Howell Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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