Mount Olive Middle School serves 1,114 students in grades 6-8.
Mount Olive Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Olive Middle School's student population of 1,114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Olive Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mount Olive Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
9%
15%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Olive Middle School's ranking?
Mount Olive Middle School is ranked #664 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Olive Middle School?
1,114 students attend Mount Olive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mount Olive Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Olive Middle School?
Mount Olive Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Olive Middle School offer ?
Mount Olive Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mount Olive Middle School part of?
Mount Olive Middle School is part of Mount Olive Township School District.
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