Monroe Township Middle School

Summary:

Monroe Township Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Monroe Township, New Jersey. With 1,759 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.4, the school is part of the Monroe Township School District, which is ranked 131 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monroe Township Middle School consistently ranks among the top 100 middle schools in New Jersey, with a current ranking of 92 out of 743 schools. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on NJSLA assessments across all grade levels and subjects, with 65.2% of 6th graders, 73.4% of 7th graders, and 68.2% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. In mathematics, the school's performance is also impressive, with 67.5% of 6th graders, 58.1% of 7th graders, and 47.6% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 36.2%, 37.5%, and 19.4%. The school's performance in advanced math courses is particularly noteworthy, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I and Geometry.

While Monroe Township Middle School performs exceptionally well in serving its diverse student population, the school's recent increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.4% in 2021-2022 to 16.6% in 2022-2023, is an area of concern. The school outperforms most of the nearby schools, such as Crossroads North Middle School and Crossroads South Middle School, both part of the South Brunswick School District, in academic achievement. However, the school's relatively lower performance for White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds suggests that the school may need to focus more on addressing the unique needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1629 Perrineville Road
       Monroe Township, NJ  08831


(732) 521-6042

District: Monroe Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,214 Help


Students who attend Monroe Township Middle School usually attend:

High:    Monroe Township High School

Feeder schools for Monroe Township Middle School:

Elementary:    Applegarth Elementary School
    Barclay Brook School
    Brookside Elementary School
    Mill Lake
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  1,704

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
55.9%
White:
30.6%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe Township Middle School ranks better than 87.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: Asian (55.9%), White (30.6%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Township Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Township Middle School is $13,214.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Township Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Township Middle School 92nd of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Monroe Township Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Monroe Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Township School District 131st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monroe Township Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.76 216th 574 62.4%
2004 64.97 269th 588 54.3%
2005 73.76 192nd 599 67.9%
2006 69.55 249th 615 59.5%
2007 73.61 182nd 631 71.2%
2008 71.13 208th 640 67.5%
2009 70.30 234th 664 64.8%
2010 66.45 283rd 677 58.2%
2011 68.72 239th 684 65.1%
2012 77.46 168th 677 75.2%
2013 79.75 132nd 704 81.3%
2014 79.68 141st 717 80.3%
2015 80.02 95th 713 86.7%
2016 80.06 103rd 713 85.6%
2017 78.85 140th 712 80.3%
2018 76.86 152nd 716 78.8%
2019 76.39 162nd 745 78.3%
2021 83.46 91st 652 86.0%
2022 87.08 60th 745 91.9%
2023 87.51 61st 748 91.8%
2024 83.32 92nd 743 87.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.04 41st 197 79.2%
2022 58.46 62nd 270 77.0%
2023 45.88 133rd 288 53.8%
2024 47.56 126th 320 60.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.67 191st 471 59.4%
2019 54.90 178th 492 63.8%
2021 57.75 126th 401 68.6%
2022 58.09 149th 535 72.1%
2023 56.05 164th 505 67.5%
2024 51.24 193rd 510 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.19 270th 522 48.3%
2019 31.42 369th 541 31.8%
2021 45.35 220th 467 52.9%
2022 54.60 172nd 549 68.7%
2023 66.52 105th 568 81.5%
2024 47.81 272nd 584 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.20 155th 680 77.2%
2019 73.69 180th 703 74.4%
2021 88.13 50th 625 92.0%
2022 89.16 51st 726 93.0%
2023 86.62 80th 720 88.9%
2024 82.09 116th 717 83.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.38 148th 675 78.1%
2019 78.45 144th 697 79.3%
2021 84.98 75th 635 88.2%
2022 88.00 65th 730 91.1%
2023 89.24 62nd 718 91.4%
2024 84.81 93rd 719 87.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.27 60th 200 70.0%
2019 64.97 75th 199 62.3%
2021 72.10 32nd 147 78.2%
2022 74.94 38th 200 81.0%
2023 72.70 53rd 201 73.6%
2024 64.60 71st 200 64.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.09 33rd 326 89.9%
2019 71.24 67th 326 79.4%
2021 56.58 82nd 291 71.8%
2022 79.80 36th 356 89.9%
2023 75.56 52nd 361 85.6%
2024 80.28 36th 352 89.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 224th 504 55.6%
2019 57.87 189th 524 63.9%
2021 43.31 244th 480 49.2%
2022 64.22 148th 591 75.0%
2023 66.76 141st 587 76.0%
2024 58.16 196th 589 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Monroe Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.59 341st 497 31.4%
2019 34.88 350th 504 30.6%
2021 47.63 205th 435 52.9%
2022 46.66 262nd 512 48.8%
2023 46.88 264th 509 48.1%
2024 38.57 327th 510 35.9%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Monroe 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 355 16 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 360 14 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1990 350 12 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 340 12 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 343 14 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 342 11 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 352 7 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 354 11 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 354 11 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 377 8 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 401 12 22 11 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 415 12 19 17 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 430 15 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 502 16 28 18 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 502 16 28 18 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 509 18 25 21 22 n/a n/a 0 595
2005 502 31 51 23 9 n/a n/a 0 616
2006 527 39 59 24 15 n/a n/a 0 664
2007 518 32 93 26 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2008 562 32 134 41 1 n/a n/a 0 770
2009 572 36 161 32 0 0 0 0 801
2010 562 33 151 42 0 1 0 0 789
2011 605 31 168 50 0 2 3 0 859
2012 942 61 306 66 1 1 2 0 1379
2013 915 57 348 60 0 0 4 0 1384
2014 950 52 373 70 0 0 4 0 1449
2015 944 61 451 66 0 0 5 0 1527
2016 943 67 540 60 1 1 11 0 1623
2017 878 57 623 72 1 3 17 0 1651
2018 815 54 689 73 1 4 26 0 1662
2019 776 49 749 100 0 2 26 0 1702
2020 742 64 829 112 0 1 27 0 1775
2021 667 65 900 114 1 2 32 0 1781
2022 586 57 911 123 3 1 32 2 1715
2023 566 58 987 115 0 1 32 0 1759
2024 522 63 952 134 0 0 33 0 1704

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 Monroe Township Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 31.0 12.5 n/a
1989 386 31.0 12.4 n/a
1990 375 30.0 12.5 4
1991 369 29.0 12.7 4.6
1992 376 30.0 12.5 4.3
1993 372 30.6 12.2 5.4
1994 381 30.7 12.4 4.7
1995 389 31.5 12.3 5.4
1996 389 31.5 12.3 5.4
1998 408 31.4 13.0 4.4
1999 447 35.1 12.7 4.5
2000 466 35.4 13.2 7.1
2001 472 35.6 13.3 7
2002 564 43.0 13.1 6.7
2003 564 43.0 13.1 6.7
2004 595 53.0 11.2 6.1
2005 616 54.0 11.4 n/a
2006 664 54.0 12.3 6
2007 669 63.0 10.6 3.6
2008 770 52.0 14.8 2.6
2009 801 64.1 10.4 4
2010 789 52.0 15.1 6
2011 859 50.5 17.0 4.9
2012 1379 74.0 18.6 n/a
2013 1384 105.0 13.1 0
2014 1449 106.0 13.6 6.6
2015 1527 107.0 14.2 6.1
2016 1623 109.0 14.8 6.4
2017 1651 126.6 13.0 8.1
2018 1662 134.6 12.3 7.9
2019 1702 142.1 11.9 5.5
2020 1775 140.4 12.6 6.3
2021 1781 142.2 12.5 6.6
2022 1715 145.2 11.8 5.5
2023 1759 141.7 12.4 6
2024 1704 141.7 12.0 8.2

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 Monroe Township Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 31.0 12.5 n/a
1989 386 31.0 12.4 n/a
1990 375 30.0 12.5 4
1991 369 29.0 12.7 4.6
1992 376 30.0 12.5 4.3
1993 372 30.6 12.2 5.4
1994 381 30.7 12.4 4.7
1995 389 31.5 12.3 5.4
1996 389 31.5 12.3 5.4
1998 408 31.4 13.0 4.4
1999 447 35.1 12.7 4.5
2000 466 35.4 13.2 7.1
2001 472 35.6 13.3 7
2002 564 43.0 13.1 6.7
2003 564 43.0 13.1 6.7
2004 595 53.0 11.2 6.1
2005 616 54.0 11.4 n/a
2006 664 54.0 12.3 6
2007 669 63.0 10.6 3.6
2008 770 52.0 14.8 2.6
2009 801 64.1 10.4 4
2010 789 52.0 15.1 6
2011 859 50.5 17.0 4.9
2012 1379 74.0 18.6 n/a
2013 1384 105.0 13.1 0
2014 1449 106.0 13.6 6.6
2015 1527 107.0 14.2 6.1
2016 1623 109.0 14.8 6.4
2017 1651 126.6 13.0 8.1
2018 1662 134.6 12.3 7.9
2019 1702 142.1 11.9 5.5
2020 1775 140.4 12.6 6.3
2021 1781 142.2 12.5 6.6
2022 1715 145.2 11.8 5.5
2023 1759 141.7 12.4 6
2024 1704 141.7 12.0 8.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe Township Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $09 (0.1%) $13,205 (99.9%) $13,214

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 61st of 748 Middle schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Township Middle School)6662.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Township School District)6661.9
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Township Middle School)63.461.9
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Township School District)63.461.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Township Middle School)75.274.9
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Township School District)75.274.9
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Township Middle School)60.961
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Township School District)60.961
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Monroe Township Middle School)10097.6
 2.4%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Monroe Township School District)10097.6
 2.4%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Township Middle School)67.480.4
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Township School District)67.480.2
 12.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Township Middle School)5050.7
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Township School District)5050.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Monroe Township Middle School)10098
 2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Monroe Township School District)10098
 2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Monroe Township Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Geometry (Monroe Township School District)100100
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Monroe Township Middle School)10097.9
 2.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Monroe Township School District)6159.1
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Monroe Township Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Monroe Township School District)49.190.2
 41.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17021759
 3.3%
African American4958
 18.4%
American Indian00
Asian749987
 31.8%
Hispanic100115
 15%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White776566
 27.1%
Two or More Races2632
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.5%6%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe Township Middle School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,704 students attended Monroe Township Middle School.

Monroe Township Middle School ranks 92nd of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Monroe Township Middle School are 56% Asian, 31% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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