HELEN A. FORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Helen A. Fort Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pemberton Township School District school district, located in PEMBERTON, NJ with about 658 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 96 teachers, Helen A. Fort Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Helen A. Fort Middle School, located in Pemberton, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pemberton Township School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. Through a diverse curriculum, the school aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary to succeed in high school and beyond, while encouraging active participation in the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous academics with extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to build character and leadership. By leveraging partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and community members, Helen A. Fort Middle School works to address the unique needs of its student population. Their approach focuses on creating a safe, technology-integrated learning space where students are challenged to think critically and develop the resilience needed to navigate their middle school years and future challenges.

For more information, contact Helen A. Fort Middle School at (609) 893-8141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 FORT DIX ROAD
PEMBERTON, NJ 08068
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HELEN A. FORT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PEMBERTON, NJ with about 658 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
658
Teachers:
96
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
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 658 students

White
55.0%
Black or African American
25.5%
Hispanic/Latino
15.5%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.