ALEXANDER BATCHO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Alexander Batcho Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Manville School District school district, located in MANVILLE, NJ with about 337 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Alexander Batcho Intermediate School (ABIS), located in Manville, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Manville School District, typically educating students in grades 5 through 8. As a pivotal transition point in the district’s academic pipeline, the school focuses on fostering a bridge between elementary foundations and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its pre-adolescent and adolescent student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, ABIS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to encourage student engagement and well-rounded development. The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future success by prioritizing character education, technological literacy, and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning, the administration and faculty work to address the diverse needs of their students, aiming to cultivate a community where every child feels challenged and prepared for the transition to Manville High School.

For more information, contact Alexander Batcho Intermediate School at (908) 231-8521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.