Serving 819 students in grades 6-8, Lacey Township Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lacey Township Middle School serves the eastern part of Forked River, NJ, covering an area of approximately 22.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lacey Township Middle School's student population of 819 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
819 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lacey Township Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lacey Township Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lacey Township Middle School's ranking?
Lacey Township Middle School is ranked #1216 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lacey Township Middle School often compared to?
Lacey Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lacey Township Middle School?
819 students attend Lacey Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lacey Township Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lacey Township Middle School?
Lacey Township Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lacey Township Middle School offer ?
Lacey Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lacey Township Middle School part of?
Lacey Township Middle School is part of Lacey Township School District.
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