Serving 1,137 students in grades 6-8, Mount Olive Middle School 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 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Olive Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Budd Lake, NJ, encompassing approximately 31.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Olive Middle School's student population of 1,137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,137 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Mount Olive Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Olive Middle School is 0.65, 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
#707 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black & Vegas Gold
School Mascot
Marauder
Source: 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 #707 out of 2,184 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Olive Middle School?
1,137 students attend Mount Olive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mount Olive Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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