Very Good
#498 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Indian Mills Memorial School
Middle School · Shamong Township School District · Shamong, NJ
A Shamong Township School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
295 INDIAN MILLS ROAD, Shamong, NJ 08088
- Math 62% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Mills Memorial School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Mills Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,980
Median home value
$344,900
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
94.9%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth R. Olson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–8 | 3.7 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Neeta SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–8 | 4.0 mi | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shamong Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Mills Memorial School is listed in Shamong Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Mills Memorial School
Indian Mills Memorial School is a public middle school in Shamong, NJ, part of Shamong Township School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Mills Memorial School
What grades does Indian Mills Memorial School serve?
Indian Mills Memorial School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Indian Mills Memorial School?
Indian Mills Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Mills Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Mills Memorial School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Mills Memorial School rank in NJ?
Indian Mills Memorial School ranks #498 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Indian Mills Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Mills Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Indian Mills Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Mills Memorial School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Mills Memorial School a charter school?
No, Indian Mills Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Mills Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Indian Mills Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Mills Memorial School?
8.0% of students at Indian Mills Memorial School 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (609) 268-0440
- Area population (ZIP 08088)
- 24,153
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 08088; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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