Fernwood Avenue Middle School

4034 FERNWOOD AVENUE
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234

fms.eht.k12.nj.us/

883 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fernwood Avenue Middle School, located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Egg Harbor Township School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. The facility is situated on Fernwood Avenue, placing it centrally within a diverse and growing suburban community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs are designed to promote social-emotional growth, student engagement, and the development of 21st-century skills. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Fernwood Avenue Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their high school careers and beyond.

883

Total Students

78.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fernwood Avenue Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	236
Black	111
Asian	118
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	3

White
356 (40.3 %)
Hispanic
236 (26.7 %)
Asian
118 (13.4 %)
Black
111 (12.6 %)
Two or More
59 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Egg Harbor Township School District
Phone:	(609)383-3355
Website:	http://fms.eht.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 6 274

Grade 7 281

Grade 8 328