Very Good
#432 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 18% in state
Millstone Township Middle School
Middle School · Millstone Township School District · Millstone Township, NJ
A middle school in Millstone Township, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5 Dawson Court, Millstone Township, NJ 08535
- Math 55% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Millstone Township Middle School score 61% proficient, which is below 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 20 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
5.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Millstone Township Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
$195,278
Median home value
$684,200
Median rent
$2,279/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manalapan-englishtown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,158 | Compare → |
| Clifton T. Barkalow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 605 | 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.
Millstone Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Millstone Township Middle School is listed in Millstone Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Millstone Township Middle School
Millstone Township Middle School is a public middle school in Millstone Township, NJ, part of Millstone Township School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Millstone Township Middle School
What grades does Millstone Township Middle School serve?
Millstone Township Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Millstone Township Middle School?
Millstone Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millstone Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millstone Township Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Millstone Township Middle School rank in NJ?
Millstone Township Middle School ranks #432 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Millstone Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Millstone Township Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Millstone Township Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Millstone Township Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Millstone Township Middle School a charter school?
No, Millstone Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Millstone Township Middle School a Title I school?
No, Millstone Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Millstone Township Middle School?
5.3% of students at Millstone 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
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (732) 786-0950
- Area population (ZIP 08535)
- 4,971
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 08535; 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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