Upper Township Middle School

525 Perry Rd
Woodbine, NJ 08270

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Upper Township Middle School serves 471 students in grades 6-8.

Upper Township 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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (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 65% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 471 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Upper Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Upper Township Middle School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

471 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Upper Township 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 Upper Township Middle School is 0.13, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#688 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Upper Township Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

n/a

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Upper Township Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

White

93%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Upper Township Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Upper Township Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

11%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Upper Township Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Upper Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Township Middle School's ranking?

Upper Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Upper Township Middle School often compared to?

Upper Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Township Elementary #4 by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Upper Township Middle School?

471 students attend Upper Township Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Upper Township Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Township Middle School?

Upper 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 Upper Township Middle School offer ?

Upper Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Upper Township Middle School part of?

Upper Township Middle School is part of Upper Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 471 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education