Excellent
#385 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Lakewood Middle School
Middle School · Lakewood Township School District · Lakewood, NJ
A Lakewood Township School District middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
755 SOMERSET AVENUE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
- Math 37% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakewood Middle School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakewood Middle School 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$62,811
Median home value
$430,700
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toras Imecha/bnos Bina-ateres NechamaPrivate · tuition | 3.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Satmar Cheder/united Talmudical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | K–9 | 0.9 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Uta of Lakewood Inc.Private · tuition | 4.0 | PK–9 | 1.8 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Bnot Yisrael Elementary & High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lakewood Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $52,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood Middle School is listed in Lakewood Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood Middle School is a public middle school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Lakewood Township School District, serving approximately 582 students in grades 7th-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakewood Middle School
What grades does Lakewood Middle School serve?
Lakewood Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood Middle School rank in NJ?
Lakewood Middle School ranks #385 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lakewood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Middle School 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 Lakewood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lakewood Middle School a charter school?
No, Lakewood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Middle School?
93.3% of students at Lakewood 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (732) 905-3600
- Area population (ZIP 08701)
- 136,784
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 18.2
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 08701; 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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