Veterans Memorial Middle School

105 HENDRICKSON AVENUE
BRICK TOWN, NJ 08724

www.brickschools.org/vmms/

871 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Middle School (VMMS) is a public middle school located in Brick Township, New Jersey, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Brick Township Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional growth of its adolescent student body. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility as they transition from elementary to high school.

Beyond its core academic program, Veterans Memorial Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and service-oriented organizations, which allow students to explore their interests and engage with their peers. The school maintains a strong connection to the local community, reflecting the values of its namesake by promoting citizenship and school spirit. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, VMMS strives to prepare its students for future success in higher education and beyond.

871

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Memorial Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	597
Hispanic	154
Black	75
Asian	13
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
597 (68.5 %)
Hispanic
154 (17.7 %)
Black
75 (8.6 %)
Two or More
31 (3.6 %)
Asian
13 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brick Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)785-3000
Website:	http://www.brickschools.org/vmms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 279

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 279

Ungraded 39