Pittsgrove Township Middle School
Pittsgrove Township Middle School serves 480 students in grades 5-8.
Pittsgrove Township Middle School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower 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 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsgrove Township Middle School's student population of 480 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsgrove Township Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Pittsgrove Township Middle School is 0.45, 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
#1279 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 schools are Pittsgrove Township Middle School often compared to?
Pittsgrove Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pittsgrove Township Middle School?
480 students attend Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pittsgrove Township Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsgrove Township Middle School?
Pittsgrove 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 Pittsgrove Township Middle School offer ?
Pittsgrove Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pittsgrove Township Middle School part of?
Pittsgrove Township Middle School is part of Pittsgrove Township School District.
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