PENNS GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Penns Grove Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District school district, located in PENNS GROVE, NJ with about 458 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 43 teachers, Penns Grove Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Penns Grove Middle School, located at 351 Maple Avenue in Penns Grove, New Jersey, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It typically serves students in the middle grades, providing a transitional bridge between elementary education and the more specialized curriculum found at the high school level.

The school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for future success by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Penns Grove Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which aim to build character, teamwork, and leadership skills. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and active community involvement, the institution strives to meet the unique developmental needs of its adolescents while promoting lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Penns Grove Middle School at (856) 299-0576 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

351 MAPLE AVENUE
PENNS GROVE, NJ 08069-1369
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PENNS GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENNS GROVE, NJ with about 458 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
458
Teachers:
43
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
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 458 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.8%
Black or African American
33.4%
White
28.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.