Serving 483 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsgrove Township Middle School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsgrove Township Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsgrove Township Middle School is 0.42, 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
#1439 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
75%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsgrove Township Middle School's ranking?
Pittsgrove Township Middle School is ranked #1439 out of 2,201 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
483 students attend Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pittsgrove Township Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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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