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Neptune Middle School

2300 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Neptune 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 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Neptune Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
648 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Neptune 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 Neptune Middle School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1773 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Neptune Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neptune 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 2021-22 school year data.
31%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Neptune 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 2021-22 school year data.
5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Neptune Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Neptune Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Neptune Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Neptune Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Neptune Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Neptune Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Neptune Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Neptune Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Neptune Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neptune Middle School's ranking?
Neptune Middle School is ranked #1773 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Neptune Middle School?
648 students attend Neptune Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Neptune Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neptune Middle School?
Neptune Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Neptune Middle School offer ?
Neptune Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Neptune Middle School part of?
Neptune Middle School is part of Neptune Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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