Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School

Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District

www.mersnj.us/mems

1,174 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS), located at 155 Millhurst Road in Manalapan, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school facility for the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school acts as the culminating experience for the district’s elementary pupils before they transition to high school. The facility is centrally located within the community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a focused academic environment designed to bridge the developmental gap between childhood and adolescence.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, MEMS is known for fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various clubs, which aim to develop both social skills and individual interests. By prioritizing student growth and community engagement, Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and beyond.

1,174

Total Students

95.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	869
Hispanic	127
Black	26
Asian	119
Two or More	33

White
869 (74.0 %)
Hispanic
127 (10.8 %)
Asian
119 (10.1 %)
Two or More
33 (2.8 %)
Black
26 (2.2 %)

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:	Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
Phone:	(732)786-2650
Website:	http://www.mersnj.us/mems
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 7 554

Grade 8 606

Ungraded 14