Excellent
#406 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Upper Township Middle School
Middle School · Upper Township School District · Petersburg, NJ
A middle school in Petersburg, NJ where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 PERRY RD, Petersburg, NJ 08270
- Math 64% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Township Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Upper 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,033
Median home value
$298,800
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08270; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families United Network AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Upper Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,926NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Township Middle School is listed in Upper Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Township Middle School
Upper Township Middle School is a public middle school in Petersburg, NJ, part of Upper Township School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Township Middle School
What grades does Upper Township Middle School serve?
Upper Township Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Upper Township Middle School?
Upper Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Township Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Township Middle School rank in NJ?
Upper Township Middle School ranks #406 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Upper Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Township 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 Upper Township Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Township Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Upper Township Middle School a charter school?
No, Upper Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Township Middle School a Title I school?
No, Upper Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Township Middle School?
13.8% of students at Upper 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (609) 628-3500
- Area population (ZIP 08270)
- 8,239
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 08270; 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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