Sojourner Truth Middle School

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278 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sojourner Truth Middle School, located at 116 Hamilton St in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in the East Orange School District. Named after the famed abolitionist and women's rights activist, the school is situated in a densely populated urban environment, reflecting the district's commitment to providing accessible educational opportunities for the local community. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, functioning as a key transitional stage between elementary school and high school.

Like many schools in the East Orange district, Sojourner Truth Middle School focuses on fostering academic growth and character development within a diverse student body. The school’s curriculum generally aligns with New Jersey state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school often incorporates extracurricular activities and support services aimed at promoting social-emotional learning and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education, all while operating within the administrative framework of the East Orange Board of Education.

278

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sojourner Truth Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	59
Black	215
Asian	1
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
215 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
59 (21.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	East Orange School District
Phone:	(973)266-5665
Website:	http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/Domain/938
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 243

Ungraded 35