Joyce Kilmer School

21 West Church Street
Milltown, NJ 08850

www.milltownps.org

449 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Joyce Kilmer School, located at 21 West Church Street in Milltown, New Jersey, serves as the primary elementary school for the local community. As part of the Milltown Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school is named in honor of Joyce Kilmer, the famous American journalist and poet who was a native of New Jersey, reflecting the community’s pride in local history and literary heritage.

The school is known for its focus on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and community involvement. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, Joyce Kilmer School aims to prepare its young students for their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the importance of character and citizenship. As a central hub in Milltown, the school frequently emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for every child.

449

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joyce Kilmer School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	96
Black	19
Asian	13
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
309 (68.8 %)
Hispanic
96 (21.4 %)
Black
19 (4.2 %)
Asian
13 (2.9 %)
Two or More
11 (2.4 %)
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:	Milltown School District
Phone:	(732)214-2370
Website:	http://www.milltownps.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 4 84

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 103