Belhaven Middle School

www.linwoodschools.org

358 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Belhaven Middle School, located at 51 Belhaven Avenue in Linwood, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Linwood School District, typically educating students in grades 5 through 8. As a cornerstone of the local educational community, the school is known for fostering a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and high school. The facility is situated in a residential area, reflecting the close-knit, community-focused nature of the Linwood school system.

Academically, Belhaven Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of young adolescents, balancing rigorous core subjects with a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes student growth through a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which aim to encourage social development and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character building, Belhaven strives to prepare its students for the academic and social challenges they will encounter in high school and beyond.

358

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belhaven Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Asian	19
Two or More	15

White
289 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.5 %)
Asian
19 (5.3 %)
Two or More
15 (4.2 %)
Black
1 (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:	Linwood City School District
Phone:	(609)926-6700
Website:	http://www.linwoodschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 5 83

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 87

Ungraded 2