Middle Schools in Manville School District

The Manville School District has only one middle school, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, which serves grades 5-8. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in core subjects, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as indicated by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Alexander Batcho Intermediate School is ranked 597 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates range from 23.8% in 5th grade to 44.4% in 8th grade, compared to state averages of 52.7% to 57.1%. In mathematics, proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 12.2% in 5th grade to 0% in 8th grade, compared to state averages of 44.2% to 20.7%. The school's Algebra I proficiency rates, while higher than the state average in 7th grade, are significantly lower in 8th grade.

The school's challenges extend beyond academic performance. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is concerning, as high rates of chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 63.34% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student of $6,739 is also below the state average, which may limit the resources and support available to students and teachers.