Serving 495 students in grades 5-8, Pittsgrove 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsgrove Township Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Elmer, NJ, encompassing approximately 45.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 4.9 miles and the furthest edge located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsgrove Township Middle School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
P.R.I.D.E. Patience Respect Integrity Diligence Empathy
School Rankings
Pittsgrove 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 Pittsgrove Township Middle School is 0.38, 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
#1458 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-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 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-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 Pittsgrove Township Middle School's ranking?
Pittsgrove Township Middle School is ranked #1458 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pittsgrove Township Middle School?
495 students attend Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pittsgrove Township Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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