Manchester Township Middle School

Summary:

Manchester Township Middle School is a public middle school serving 582 students in grades 6-8 in the Manchester Township School District in New Jersey. While the school's overall academic performance on state tests is below the state average, it has some notable strengths, including strong performance among its African American, Hispanic, special education, and low-income student subgroups compared to their peers in other schools.

Academically, Manchester Township Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state averages, but the school stands out for its high Algebra I proficiency rate of 78.6%, significantly higher than the state average of 66%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.3 students per teacher. However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.5% to 19.4% over the past several years, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Manchester Township Middle School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic achievement and other key metrics. For example, its Algebra I proficiency rates are significantly higher than those of the Toms River Intermediate School District, which serves several nearby schools. However, the school's overall ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger are lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Howell Township Middle School South and Lake Riviera Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2759 Ridgeway Rd
       Manchester, NJ  08759


(732) 657-1717

District: Manchester Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
410th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,119 Help


Students who attend Manchester Township Middle School usually attend:

High:    Manchester Township High School

Feeder schools for Manchester Township Middle School:

Elementary:    Manchester Township Elementary School
    Ridgeway Elementary School
    Whiting Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.8%
Hispanic:
26.1%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Compare Details Manchester Township Middle School ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.8%), Hispanic (26.1%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester Township Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester Township Middle School is $14,119.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Manchester Township Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Township Middle School 410th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Manchester Township Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Manchester Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Township School District 419th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manchester Township Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Manchester Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.37 341st 574 40.6%
2004 52.23 368th 588 37.4%
2005 63.16 296th 599 50.6%
2006 56.75 358th 615 41.8%
2007 64.61 283rd 631 55.2%
2008 64.02 282nd 640 55.9%
2009 63.67 309th 664 53.5%
2010 56.95 376th 677 44.5%
2011 57.26 363rd 684 46.9%
2012 59.13 346th 677 48.9%
2013 50.29 419th 704 40.5%
2014 51.75 400th 717 44.2%
2015 43.16 415th 713 41.8%
2016 48.21 368th 713 48.4%
2017 52.11 339th 712 52.4%
2018 51.92 344th 716 52.0%
2019 42.69 435th 745 41.6%
2021 54.80 254th 652 61.0%
2022 40.68 425th 745 43.0%
2023 42.15 410th 748 45.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manchester Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.29 245th 471 48.0%
2019 40.71 264th 492 46.3%
2021 57.86 125th 401 68.8%
2022 42.85 243rd 535 54.6%
2023 36.66 293rd 505 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.79 134th 522 74.3%
2019 44.31 293rd 541 45.8%
2021 59.17 115th 467 75.4%
2022 48.88 227th 549 58.7%
2023 53.18 205th 568 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Manchester Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.58 329th 680 51.6%
2019 49.53 370th 703 47.4%
2021 54.06 242nd 625 61.3%
2022 42.35 396th 726 45.5%
2023 43.69 376th 720 47.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Manchester Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.16 359th 675 46.8%
2019 35.27 462nd 697 33.7%
2021 56.69 228th 635 64.1%
2022 39.09 421st 730 42.3%
2023 41.28 389th 718 45.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Manchester Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.56 142nd 326 56.4%
2019 58.54 113th 326 65.3%
2021 69.93 43rd 291 85.2%
2022 65.94 75th 356 78.9%
2023 55.32 123rd 361 65.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manchester Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.92 141st 504 72.0%
2019 45.63 287th 524 45.2%
2021 53.81 183rd 480 61.9%
2022 43.54 304th 591 48.6%
2023 41.61 321st 587 45.3%
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Rank History for White students at Manchester Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 350th 497 29.6%
2019 27.04 398th 504 21.0%
2021 43.89 229th 435 47.4%
2022 26.47 402nd 512 21.5%
2023 29.53 372nd 509 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Manchester Township Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 729 87 11 35 2 n/a n/a 0 864
1989 669 71 14 30 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1990 690 83 9 26 3 n/a n/a 0 811
1991 730 66 7 22 3 n/a n/a 0 828
1992 709 65 10 21 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1993 558 55 9 20 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1994 529 48 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 528 57 20 22 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 528 57 20 22 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1998 540 54 1 36 10 n/a n/a 0 641
1999 606 60 7 36 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2000 597 66 9 41 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2001 609 74 12 40 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2002 567 89 7 67 9 n/a n/a 0 739
2003 567 89 7 67 9 n/a n/a 0 739
2004 590 83 9 64 6 n/a n/a 0 752
2005 594 105 12 70 3 n/a n/a 0 784
2006 604 86 18 62 4 n/a n/a 0 774
2007 532 102 25 75 2 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 553 99 23 74 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2009 498 109 24 77 1 2 0 0 711
2010 491 94 19 77 2 5 6 0 694
2011 470 92 18 84 2 3 4 0 673
2012 463 90 26 88 1 1 3 0 672
2013 460 89 26 90 2 1 5 0 673
2014 490 73 32 84 3 2 6 0 690
2015 474 73 25 87 4 2 7 0 672
2016 468 85 29 92 2 2 13 0 691
2017 449 71 24 106 1 0 16 0 667
2018 441 73 32 111 4 0 23 0 684
2019 457 69 35 111 1 0 2 0 675
2020 424 62 31 138 5 0 31 0 691
2021 391 52 28 140 2 0 30 0 643
2022 384 52 22 136 3 1 38 0 636
2023 325 45 25 152 3 1 31 0 582

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manchester Township Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 864 53.0 16.3 n/a
1989 784 52.0 15.0 n/a
1990 811 50.0 16.2 7.5
1991 828 54.0 15.3 5.8
1992 805 53.0 15.1 8.3
1993 643 46.0 14.0 9
1994 608 53.0 11.5 6.9
1995 627 53.0 11.8 12.6
1996 627 53.0 11.8 12.6
1998 641 48.1 13.3 12.8
1999 709 50.0 14.2 8.2
2000 713 50.0 14.3 13.6
2001 736 50.3 14.6 15.5
2002 739 55.0 13.4 19.1
2003 739 55.0 13.4 19.1
2004 752 55.0 13.7 21.3
2005 784 58.0 13.5 n/a
2006 774 62.0 12.5 17.2
2007 736 63.0 11.7 17.3
2008 749 51.0 14.7 18
2009 711 56.2 10.0 22.8
2010 694 50.0 13.8 25.2
2011 673 48.1 13.9 27.2
2012 672 57.5 11.6 31.1
2013 673 62.9 10.6 35.2
2014 690 63.5 10.8 30.9
2015 672 60.0 11.2 29.2
2016 691 62.0 11.1 34
2017 667 59.8 11.1 33.6
2018 684 61.5 11.1 34.1
2019 675 63.0 10.7 34.1
2020 691 60.8 11.3 36.9
2021 643 62.3 10.3 33.4
2022 636 63.8 9.9 28.9
2023 582 59.8 9.7 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manchester Township Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 864 53.0 16.3 n/a
1989 784 52.0 15.0 n/a
1990 811 50.0 16.2 7.5
1991 828 54.0 15.3 5.8
1992 805 53.0 15.1 8.3
1993 643 46.0 14.0 9
1994 608 53.0 11.5 6.9
1995 627 53.0 11.8 12.6
1996 627 53.0 11.8 12.6
1998 641 48.1 13.3 12.8
1999 709 50.0 14.2 8.2
2000 713 50.0 14.3 13.6
2001 736 50.3 14.6 15.5
2002 739 55.0 13.4 19.1
2003 739 55.0 13.4 19.1
2004 752 55.0 13.7 21.3
2005 784 58.0 13.5 n/a
2006 774 62.0 12.5 17.2
2007 736 63.0 11.7 17.3
2008 749 51.0 14.7 18
2009 711 56.2 10.0 22.8
2010 694 50.0 13.8 25.2
2011 673 48.1 13.9 27.2
2012 672 57.5 11.6 31.1
2013 673 62.9 10.6 35.2
2014 690 63.5 10.8 30.9
2015 672 60.0 11.2 29.2
2016 691 62.0 11.1 34
2017 667 59.8 11.1 33.6
2018 684 61.5 11.1 34.1
2019 675 63.0 10.7 34.1
2020 691 60.8 11.3 36.9
2021 643 62.3 10.3 33.4
2022 636 63.8 9.9 28.9
2023 582 59.8 9.7 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manchester Township Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $376 (2.7%) $13,743 (97.3%) $14,119

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester Township Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 435th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 410th of 748 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Township Middle School)37.232.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Township School District)37.232.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Township Middle School)37.828.4
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Township School District)37.828.4
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Township Middle School)48.741.4
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Township School District)48.741.4
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Township Middle School)42.230.1
 12.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Township School District)42.230.1
 12.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Township Middle School)50.849.5
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Township School District)50.849.5
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Township Middle School)41.740.5
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Township School District)41.740.5
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Manchester Township Middle School)9778.6
 18.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Manchester Township School District)9778.6
 18.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Manchester Township Middle School)9778.6
 18.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Manchester Township School District)3019.7
 10.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students675582
 13.8%
African American6945
 34.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian3525
 28.6%
Hispanic111152
 36.9%
Pacific Islander01
White457325
 28.9%
Two or More Races231
 1450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.1%41.4%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester Township Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended Manchester Township Middle School.

Manchester Township Middle School ranks 410th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Manchester Township Middle School usually go on to attend Manchester Township High School

Students at Manchester Township Middle School are 56% White, 26% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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