Montgomery Upper Middle School

Summary:

Montgomery Upper Middle School is a public middle school located in Skillman, New Jersey, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 790 students. The school is part of the Montgomery Township School District, which is ranked 57th out of 615 districts in New Jersey and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Montgomery Upper Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, ranking 51st out of 748 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts and NJSLA/Mathematics, significantly outperforming state averages. Montgomery Upper Middle School also excels in advanced math courses, with 100% proficiency in NJSLA/Algebra I for 7th grade and 97.6% proficiency in NJSLA/Geometry for 8th grade. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation, is a unique characteristic that sets it apart from many other middle schools in the state, and the school's strong performance across different racial subgroups suggests an equitable learning environment.

Montgomery Upper Middle School also demonstrates exceptional support for English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education students, ranking 3rd and 36th, respectively, out of all New Jersey middle schools in 2022-2023. The school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is also noteworthy, ranking 33rd out of 568 New Jersey middle schools in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Alexander Batcho Intermediate School and Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus, Montgomery Upper Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, has a higher percentage of Asian students, and serves a student population with a higher socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 375 Burnt Hill Road
       Skillman, NJ  08558-9401


(609) 466-7603

District: Montgomery Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,018 Help


Students who attend Montgomery Upper Middle School usually attend:

High:    Montgomery High School

Feeder schools for Montgomery Upper Middle School:

Elementary:    Orchard Hill Elementary School
    Village Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
57.7%
White:
30.0%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Compare Details Montgomery Upper Middle School ranks better than 93.2% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.7. (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: Asian (57.7%), White (30%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery Upper Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery Upper Middle School is $14,018.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Montgomery Upper Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Upper Middle School 51st of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Montgomery Upper Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Montgomery Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Township School District 57th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery Upper Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.19 30th 574 94.8%
2004 83.93 65th 588 88.9%
2005 87.47 26th 599 95.7%
2006 85.13 52nd 615 91.5%
2007 85.18 32nd 631 94.9%
2008 84.01 62nd 640 90.3%
2009 83.52 65th 664 90.2%
2010 86.29 46th 677 93.2%
2011 85.29 53rd 684 92.3%
2012 87.18 39th 677 94.2%
2013 87.84 31st 704 95.6%
2014 88.13 20th 717 97.2%
2015 76.74 130th 713 81.8%
2016 72.47 172nd 713 75.9%
2017 75.02 167th 712 76.5%
2018 78.59 137th 716 80.9%
2019 76.71 159th 745 78.7%
2022 82.47 104th 745 86.0%
2023 88.70 51st 748 93.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.57 7th 202 96.5%
2019 82.48 22nd 227 90.3%
2022 99.86 3rd 270 98.9%
2023 99.86 3rd 288 99.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.67 123rd 471 73.9%
2019 60.33 145th 492 70.5%
2022 67.99 99th 535 81.5%
2023 83.80 36th 505 92.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 199th 522 61.9%
2019 64.37 125th 541 76.9%
2022 59.21 133rd 549 75.8%
2023 85.57 33rd 568 94.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.09 119th 680 82.5%
2019 81.04 122nd 703 82.6%
2022 86.75 66th 726 90.9%
2023 90.20 46th 720 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.48 87th 675 87.1%
2019 80.77 125th 697 82.1%
2022 88.14 64th 730 91.2%
2023 96.45 14th 718 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.39 50th 200 75.0%
2019 69.35 66th 199 66.8%
2022 69.60 62nd 200 69.0%
2023 81.32 23rd 201 88.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.78 30th 356 91.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.77 169th 504 66.5%
2019 58.84 179th 524 65.8%
2022 75.56 86th 591 85.4%
2023 85.39 46th 587 92.2%
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Rank History for White students at Montgomery Upper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.55 216th 497 56.5%
2019 50.18 248th 504 50.8%
2022 67.88 139th 512 72.9%
2023 81.89 61st 509 88.0%
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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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by a parent
Monday, September 27, 2010

Open Quote Excellent school for a middle school. Teacher/Parent communication is a leading factor to the success. The teachers are enthusiastic and are not focused on state testing results rather the focus is on the student and teaching the student how to do the research to solve the problem. School philosophy is that every child is important and it is critical for the teachers to know each and every student. Makes a huge difference in how the kids feel about themselves. Parents are encouraged to be part of the school community and participate in their child's learning. Kids are very well behaved, dress codes are enforced. Great administrators, great teachers. Keep up the good work Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montgomery Upper Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 193 4 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1990 184 5 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1991 217 2 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1992 236 2 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1993 208 2 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1994 226 2 34 1 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 289 3 33 8 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 289 3 33 8 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1998 540 10 68 3 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 620 9 66 5 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2000 716 11 92 10 4 n/a n/a 0 833
2001 785 18 111 11 2 n/a n/a 0 927
2002 875 23 177 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1101
2003 875 23 177 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1101
2004 903 23 223 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1178
2005 877 31 272 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1211
2006 560 14 185 18 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2007 573 21 228 29 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2008 561 24 233 33 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2009 573 35 239 23 0 0 0 0 870
2010 563 32 276 16 1 0 0 0 888
2011 541 25 305 23 1 0 0 0 895
2012 507 24 315 27 0 0 0 0 873
2013 451 27 310 34 0 0 0 0 822
2014 444 25 333 37 0 0 0 0 839
2015 429 24 334 30 0 1 2 0 820
2016 376 26 370 39 0 1 5 0 817
2017 360 30 375 43 0 0 8 0 816
2018 341 22 407 43 0 2 11 0 826
2019 316 20 422 47 0 2 12 0 819
2020 286 25 404 45 1 9 10 0 780
2021 258 28 418 47 1 11 12 1 776
2022 268 26 456 56 0 2 22 0 830
2023 237 16 456 48 2 0 31 0 790

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 Montgomery Upper Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 204 12.0 17.0 n/a
1990 203 12.0 16.9 n/a
1991 236 16.0 14.7 0
1992 255 15.0 17.0 0.4
1993 231 17.0 13.6 0.9
1994 263 15.7 16.8 0.4
1995 333 18.9 17.6 0.3
1996 333 18.9 17.6 0.3
1998 621 44.5 14.0 0.6
1999 700 50.8 13.8 0.3
2000 833 56.5 14.7 1.2
2001 927 56.8 16.3 1.3
2002 1101 78.6 14.0 1.8
2003 1101 78.6 14.0 1.8
2004 1178 83.6 14.1 0.7
2005 1211 90.5 13.4 n/a
2006 777 73.0 10.6 1.8
2007 851 71.0 12.0 2.2
2008 852 60.0 14.2 1.5
2009 870 66.5 11.5 2.8
2010 888 60.0 14.8 1.8
2011 895 59.8 14.9 2.6
2012 873 68.9 12.6 3.9
2013 822 69.3 11.8 2.8
2014 839 70.2 11.9 3.3
2015 820 71.0 11.5 4.3
2016 817 78.0 10.4 4.8
2017 816 72.5 11.2 4.9
2018 826 75.5 10.9 4.4
2019 819 78.8 10.3 3.4
2020 780 80.0 9.7 4.1
2021 776 76.4 10.1 4.3
2022 830 71.8 11.5 3.7
2023 790 74.7 10.5 4.6

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 Montgomery Upper Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 204 12.0 17.0 n/a
1990 203 12.0 16.9 n/a
1991 236 16.0 14.7 0
1992 255 15.0 17.0 0.4
1993 231 17.0 13.6 0.9
1994 263 15.7 16.8 0.4
1995 333 18.9 17.6 0.3
1996 333 18.9 17.6 0.3
1998 621 44.5 14.0 0.6
1999 700 50.8 13.8 0.3
2000 833 56.5 14.7 1.2
2001 927 56.8 16.3 1.3
2002 1101 78.6 14.0 1.8
2003 1101 78.6 14.0 1.8
2004 1178 83.6 14.1 0.7
2005 1211 90.5 13.4 n/a
2006 777 73.0 10.6 1.8
2007 851 71.0 12.0 2.2
2008 852 60.0 14.2 1.5
2009 870 66.5 11.5 2.8
2010 888 60.0 14.8 1.8
2011 895 59.8 14.9 2.6
2012 873 68.9 12.6 3.9
2013 822 69.3 11.8 2.8
2014 839 70.2 11.9 3.3
2015 820 71.0 11.5 4.3
2016 817 78.0 10.4 4.8
2017 816 72.5 11.2 4.9
2018 826 75.5 10.9 4.4
2019 819 78.8 10.3 3.4
2020 780 80.0 9.7 4.1
2021 776 76.4 10.1 4.3
2022 830 71.8 11.5 3.7
2023 790 74.7 10.5 4.6

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 Montgomery Upper Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $98 (0.7%) $13,920 (99.3%) $14,018

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery Upper Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 51st of 748 Middle schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Upper Middle School)78.692.1
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Township School District)78.492.1
 13.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Upper Middle School)69.874
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Township School District)69.674
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery Upper Middle School)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery Township School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Upper Middle School)82.382.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Township School District)82.382.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Upper Middle School)30.928.9
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Township School District)30.928.9
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery Upper Middle School)8676.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery Township School District)8676.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Montgomery Upper Middle School)98.297.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade Geometry (Montgomery Township School District)98.297.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
8th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery Upper Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery Township School District)100100
   8th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)90.872.6
 18.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Montgomery Upper Middle School)91.183.7
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Montgomery Township School District)82.672.6
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Montgomery Upper Middle School)98.497.6
 0.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Montgomery Township School District)7779.6
 2.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Montgomery Upper Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra II (Montgomery Township School District)78.493.2
 14.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students819790
 3.5%
African American2016
 20%
American Indian02
Asian422456
 8.1%
Hispanic4748
 2.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White316237
 25%
Two or More Races1231
 158.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.4%4.6%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery Upper Middle School

Students who attend Montgomery Upper Middle School usually go on to attend Montgomery High School

Yes. Montgomery Upper Middle School ranks in the top 6.8% of New Jersey middle schools.

Students at Montgomery Upper Middle School are 58% Asian, 30% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Montgomery Upper Middle School.


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