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#1400 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Stafford Intermediate School
Middle School · Stafford Township School District · Manahawkin, NJ
A Stafford Township School District middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
- Math 50% vs NJ 42% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stafford Intermediate School score 55% proficient, which is below 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 18 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
22.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stafford Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Horbelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–6 | 4.6 mi | 488 | 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.
Stafford Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stafford Intermediate School is listed in Stafford Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stafford Intermediate School
Stafford Intermediate School is a public middle school in Manahawkin, NJ, part of Stafford Township School District, serving approximately 628 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,400 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stafford Intermediate School
What grades does Stafford Intermediate School serve?
Stafford Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Stafford Intermediate School?
Stafford Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Intermediate School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stafford Intermediate School rank in NJ?
Stafford Intermediate School ranks #1,400 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Stafford Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stafford Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Stafford Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stafford Intermediate School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stafford Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Stafford Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stafford Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Stafford Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stafford Intermediate School?
22.1% of students at Stafford Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (609) 978-5700
- 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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