MONTGOMERY LOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Montgomery Lower Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Montgomery Township School District school district, located in SKILLMAN, NJ with about 708 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th 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 79 teachers, Montgomery Lower Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Montgomery Lower Middle School (MLMS), located in Skillman, New Jersey, serves students in grades 5 and 6 as part of the Montgomery Township School District. The school is designed to act as a transitional bridge between the elementary school environment and the more departmentalized structure of upper middle school. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating opportunities for exploratory electives, physical education, and character development initiatives aimed at fostering social-emotional growth during these formative middle childhood years.

The school is noted for its focus on creating a collaborative and inclusive learning community that prioritizes student engagement and academic readiness. By housing only two grade levels, MLMS emphasizes a specialized approach to instruction that addresses the unique developmental needs of 10- to 12-year-olds. The school maintains a strong partnership with the surrounding Montgomery community and parents, utilizing a variety of extracurricular activities and support services to ensure that students are not only academically prepared for the higher grade levels but also feel supported in their personal and social development.

For more information, contact Montgomery Lower Middle School at (609) 466-7604 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.