Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Middle Township Elementary #4 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle Township Elementary #4's student population of 594 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle Township Elementary #4 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Township Elementary #4 is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1514 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
19%
33%
Black
19%
15%
White
55%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle Township Elementary #4's ranking?
Middle Township Elementary #4 is ranked #1514 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Middle Township Elementary #4 often compared to?
Middle Township Elementary #4is often viewed alongside schools like Upper Township Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Middle Township Elementary #4?
594 students attend Middle Township Elementary #4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Middle Township Elementary #4 students are White, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Township Elementary #4?
Middle Township Elementary #4 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle Township Elementary #4 offer ?
Middle Township Elementary #4 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle Township Elementary #4 part of?
Middle Township Elementary #4 is part of Middle Township Public School District.
School Reviews
1 1/5/2021
This school is terrible. They give silent lunch out like its candy. We're half through the year and I haven't learned one thing in literacy. Rate 1/10
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