KENNETH R. OLSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kenneth R. Olson Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Tabernacle Township School District school district, located in TABERNACLE, NJ with about 328 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 29 teachers, Kenneth R. Olson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Kenneth R. Olson Middle School (KROM), located in Tabernacle, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Tabernacle Township School District. It typically accommodates students in grades 4 through 8, offering a transitional educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary school and the high school experience. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its pre-adolescent and adolescent student body.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and arts programs. As a focal point of the Tabernacle community, Kenneth R. Olson Middle School focuses on maintaining strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure a consistent support system for its students. The school aims to prepare its graduates for the challenges of high school by promoting critical thinking, responsible citizenship, and a well-rounded educational foundation.

For more information, contact Kenneth R. Olson Middle School at (609) 268-0153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

132 NEW ROAD
TABERNACLE, NJ 08088
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KENNETH R. OLSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TABERNACLE, NJ with about 328 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
328
Teachers:
29.75
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
5th Grade
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 328 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KENNETH R. OLSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.9%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.