Middle Schools in Mount Olive Township School District

The Mount Olive Township School District in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Mount Olive Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 38% of New Jersey middle schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

Mount Olive Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Algebra. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.2, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is slightly higher than the state average, which could be an area for improvement.

Compared to the state, Mount Olive Middle School serves a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with only 19.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This could be a factor in the school's strong academic performance, though the data does not suggest any correlation between the school's demographics and its success. Overall, Mount Olive Middle School appears to be a well-performing institution within its district and the state of New Jersey, providing a solid educational experience for its students.