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#1332 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Southern Regional Middle School
Middle School · Southern Regional School District · Manahawkin, NJ
A middle school in Manahawkin, NJ serving grades 7th – 8th.
75 CEDAR BRIDGE ROAD, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
- Math 51% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Regional Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southern Regional 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 42Car-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
$115,456
Median home value
$377,100
Median rent
$1,756/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell O. Brackman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 509 | 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.
Southern Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Regional Middle School is listed in Southern Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Regional Middle School
Southern Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Manahawkin, NJ, part of Southern Regional School District, serving approximately 849 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,332 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Regional Middle School
What grades does Southern Regional Middle School serve?
Southern Regional Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Southern Regional Middle School?
Southern Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Regional Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Regional Middle School rank in NJ?
Southern Regional Middle School ranks #1,332 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Southern Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Southern Regional Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Regional Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Regional Middle School a charter school?
No, Southern Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Regional Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southern Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Regional Middle School?
21.2% of students at Southern Regional 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
- 849
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (609) 597-9481
- Area population (ZIP 08050)
- 27,599
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 08050; 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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