LACEY TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lacey Township Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lacey Township School District school district, located in FORKED RIVER, NJ with about 683 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Lacey Township Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lacey Township Middle School, located at 660 Denton Avenue in Forked River, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for the academic and social development of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Lacey Township School District, the institution is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, character, and personal responsibility as they navigate their adolescent years.
In addition to its core curriculum, Lacey Township Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs designed to cater to diverse student interests and talents. The faculty and staff focus on a well-rounded educational approach, blending traditional instruction with modern resources to prepare students for future success. By prioritizing both academic achievement and emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate a positive atmosphere where students feel empowered to participate actively in their school community and reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Lacey Township Middle School at (609) 242-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-0535
(609) 242-2100
LACEY TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORKED RIVER, NJ with about 683 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lacey Township School District
- Total Students:
- 683
- Teachers:
- 53.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 683 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LACEY TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.