Middle Schools in Manchester Township School District


Summary:

The Manchester Township Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Manchester Township School District in New Jersey. The school has consistently ranked in the middle range of New Jersey middle schools, with a performance rating of 2 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale. While the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are exceptionally high, its overall academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is below the state average, suggesting room for improvement.

The school faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families, with 45.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9, and higher-than-average spending per student of $14,119 may indicate efforts to address the needs of the student population.

Overall, the data suggests that while Manchester Township Middle School has some areas of strength, such as its Algebra I performance, it also faces challenges in improving its overall academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's context, including its student demographics and resource allocation, should be considered when interpreting the data and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

District Detail

 121 Route 539
Whiting, NJ 08759

 (732) 350-5900

SchoolDigger Rank:
458th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,904

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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