Markham Place School

95 MARKHAM PLACE
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 07739

www.littlesilverschools.org/schools/markham-place-school/index

360 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Markham Place School, located in Little Silver, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 4 through 8. As part of the Little Silver School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for the transition from elementary to high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while offering opportunities for enrichment and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond academics, Markham Place emphasizes character development and student engagement, often highlighting values such as respect, responsibility, and citizenship. The school benefits from a close-knit suburban setting, which facilitates strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. With a focus on preparing students for the academic demands of secondary education, Markham Place is recognized for its dedication to creating a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal growth and community contribution.

360

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Markham Place School
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	6

White
330 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.2 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
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:	Little Silver Boro School District
Phone:	(732)741-7112
Website:	http://www.littlesilverschools.org/schools/markham-place-school/index
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 85

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 93