Excellent
#388 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Thorne Middle School
Middle School · Middletown Township Public School District · Port Monmouth, NJ
A Middletown Township Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
70 MURPHY ROAD, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
- Math 51% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thorne Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
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 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thorne 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$121,150
Median home value
$478,900
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph R. Bolger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Hazlet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Cove Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–6 | 3.0 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Bayshore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 541 | 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.
Middletown Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $24,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thorne Middle School is listed in Middletown Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thorne Middle School
Thorne Middle School is a public middle school in Port Monmouth, NJ, part of Middletown Township Public School District, serving approximately 625 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thorne Middle School
What grades does Thorne Middle School serve?
Thorne Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thorne Middle School?
Thorne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorne Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thorne Middle School rank in NJ?
Thorne Middle School ranks #388 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thorne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thorne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Thorne Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thorne Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thorne Middle School a charter school?
No, Thorne Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thorne Middle School a Title I school?
No, Thorne Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thorne Middle School?
22.9% of students at Thorne 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
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (732) 787-1220
- Area population (ZIP 07758)
- 4,230
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 07758; 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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