Newcomb Middle School

www.pemberton.k12.nj.us/newcomb

318 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Marcus Newcomb Middle School is a public school located in Pemberton, New Jersey, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Pemberton Township School District, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing a curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and critical thinking skills during the formative middle school years.

The school is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs. By prioritizing student-centered learning and maintaining strong communication with the surrounding community, Marcus Newcomb Middle School strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

318

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newcomb Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	68
Black	59
Asian	5
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
167 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
68 (21.4 %)
Black
59 (18.6 %)
Two or More
18 (5.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Pemberton Township School District
Phone:	(609)893-8141
Website:	http://www.pemberton.k12.nj.us/newcomb
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 318