Very Good
#897 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 36% in state
Lacey Township Middle School
Middle School · Lacey Township School District · Forked River, NJ
A middle school in Forked River, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
660 DENTON AVENUE, Forked River, NJ 08731
- Math 42% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lacey Township Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lacey Township Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$93,267
Median home value
$360,000
Median rent
$2,080/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| Berkeley Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–6 | 3.7 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Toms River Intermediate School SouthEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 1,095 | 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.
Lacey Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lacey Township Middle School is listed in Lacey Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lacey Township Middle School
Lacey Township Middle School is a public middle school in Forked River, NJ, part of Lacey Township School District, serving approximately 845 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lacey Township Middle School
What grades does Lacey Township Middle School serve?
Lacey Township Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lacey Township Middle School?
Lacey Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 845 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacey Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacey Township Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lacey Township Middle School rank in NJ?
Lacey Township Middle School ranks #897 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lacey Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lacey Township Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lacey Township Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lacey Township Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lacey Township Middle School a charter school?
No, Lacey Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lacey Township Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lacey Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lacey Township Middle School?
27.8% of students at Lacey Township Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 845
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (609) 242-2100
- Area population (ZIP 08731)
- 21,136
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 08731; 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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