Very Good
#483 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Monroe Township Middle School
Middle School · Monroe Township School District · Monroe Township, NJ
A middle school in Monroe Township, NJ where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1629 PERRINEVILLE ROAD, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
- Math 69% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe Township Middle School score 71% 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 14 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monroe Township 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,741
Median home value
$489,700
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace M. Breckwedel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Academy Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Manalapan-englishtown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 4.9 mi | 1,158 | 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.
Monroe Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $23,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe Township Middle School is listed in Monroe Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe Township Middle School
Monroe Township Middle School is a public middle school in Monroe Township, NJ, part of Monroe Township School District, serving approximately 1,704 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe Township Middle School
What grades does Monroe Township Middle School serve?
Monroe Township Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Monroe Township Middle School?
Monroe Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Township Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe Township Middle School rank in NJ?
Monroe Township Middle School ranks #483 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Monroe Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe Township Middle 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 Monroe Township Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Township Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monroe Township Middle School a charter school?
No, Monroe Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe Township Middle School a Title I school?
No, Monroe Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe Township Middle School?
8.2% of students at Monroe 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
- 1,704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 141
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (732) 521-6042
- Area population (ZIP 08831)
- 54,608
- Area average commute
- 39.7 min
- Area median age
- 54.9
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 08831; 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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