Summary:
Cedar Drive Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school in Colts Neck, New Jersey, serving 328 students in grades 6-8. Part of the Colts Neck Township School District, which is ranked 51 out of 613 districts in the state, Cedar Drive Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts, NJSLA/Mathematics, and NJSLA/Algebra I compared to state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.9% of 6th-grade students, 86.9% of 7th-grade students, and 73% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. Cedar Drive Middle School also outperforms many nearby middle schools, such as Thompson Middle School, Howell Township Middle School North, and Tinton Falls Middle School.
In addition to its strong academic performance, Cedar Drive Middle School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a stable and engaged student population. The school's small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.2 to 9.9 over the past few years, may also contribute to its success in providing personalized attention and support for students. Overall, Cedar Drive Middle School is an exceptional institution that has established effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems to enable its students to excel academically.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Colts Neck Township School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,516
Students who attend Cedar Drive Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Cedar Drive Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 7.2
Number of students: 320
Racial breakdown:
White:
85.3%
Hispanic:
7.8%
African American:
2.8%
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Asian:
2.5%
Two or more races:
1.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.1%
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