Excellent
#382 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Howell Township Middle School South
Middle School · Howell Township Public School District · Howell, NJ
A middle school in Howell, NJ serving grades 6th – 8th.
220 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, NJ 07731
- Math 54% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howell Township Middle School South score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howell Township Middle School South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,064
Median home value
$454,900
Median rent
$2,619/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toras Imecha/bnos Bina-ateres NechamaPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Lakewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Satmar Cheder/united Talmudical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–9 | 2.9 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 884 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howell Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $25,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howell Township Middle School South is listed in Howell Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howell Township Middle School South
Howell Township Middle School South is a public middle school in Howell, NJ, part of Howell Township Public School District, serving approximately 835 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howell Township Middle School South
What grades does Howell Township Middle School South serve?
Howell Township Middle School South serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Howell Township Middle School South?
Howell Township Middle School South has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Township Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Township Middle School South is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howell Township Middle School South rank in NJ?
Howell Township Middle School South ranks #382 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Howell Township Middle School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Howell Township Middle School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Howell Township Middle School South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howell Township Middle School South has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Howell Township Middle School South a charter school?
No, Howell Township Middle School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howell Township Middle School South a Title I school?
No, Howell Township Middle School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howell Township Middle School South?
21.9% of students at Howell Township Middle School South qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 835
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (732) 836-1327
- Area population (ZIP 07731)
- 39,924
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07731; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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