Very Good
#591 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 24% in state
Marlboro Middle School
Middle School · Marlboro Township School District · Marlboro, NJ
A Marlboro Township School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
355 COUNTY ROAD 520, Marlboro, NJ 07746
- Math 62% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marlboro Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marlboro 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$186,885
Median home value
$654,700
Median rent
$2,688/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
95.8%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6 | 3.4 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Cedar Drive Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Marlboro Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 957 | 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.
Marlboro Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marlboro Middle School is listed in Marlboro Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marlboro Middle School
Marlboro Middle School is a public middle school in Marlboro, NJ, part of Marlboro Township School District, serving approximately 949 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #591 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marlboro Middle School
What grades does Marlboro Middle School serve?
Marlboro Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marlboro Middle School?
Marlboro Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 949 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marlboro Middle School rank in NJ?
Marlboro Middle School ranks #591 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Marlboro Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marlboro Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Marlboro Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlboro Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marlboro Middle School a charter school?
No, Marlboro Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marlboro Middle School a Title I school?
No, Marlboro Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marlboro Middle School?
7.0% of students at Marlboro 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
- 949
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (732) 972-2100
- Area population (ZIP 07746)
- 18,137
- Area average commute
- 41.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 07746; 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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