Manchester Township Middle School

www.manchestertwp.org

582 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Manchester Township Middle School (MTMS), located on Ridgeway Road in Manchester, New Jersey, serves the diverse student population of the Manchester Township School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during the pivotal middle school years. The campus is designed to provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a sense of community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, MTMS places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on character development, the school aims to prepare its students to be responsible, productive citizens. The administration and staff prioritize a collaborative partnership with parents and the local community to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed as they advance toward their secondary education.

582

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester Township Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	152
Black	45
Asian	25
Two or More	31
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
325 (55.8 %)
Hispanic
152 (26.1 %)
Black
45 (7.7 %)
Two or More
31 (5.3 %)
Asian
25 (4.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Manchester Township School District
Phone:	(732)657-1717
Website:	http://www.manchestertwp.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 171

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 185

Ungraded 38