Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Upper Township Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Upper Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Upper Township Middle School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
Upper Township Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Township Middle School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Upper Township Middle School is ranked #675 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Upper Township Middle School?
469 students attend Upper Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Upper Township Middle School students are White, 4% 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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