Samuel E. Shull Middle School

www.paps.net

1,310 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Samuel E. Shull Middle School is a public school located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Perth Amboy Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of its student population. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Shull Middle School focuses on creating a collaborative atmosphere that involves students, staff, and families. The school frequently engages in initiatives aimed at boosting student achievement, implementing extracurricular opportunities, and providing resources to support a culturally diverse community. Located on Hall Avenue, the school serves as a central pillar in the local Perth Amboy educational system, striving to maintain high standards of equity and educational excellence for all its learners.

1,310

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	1,199
Black	76
Asian	8
Two or More	8

Hispanic
1,199 (91.5 %)
Black
76 (5.8 %)
White
19 (1.5 %)
Asian
8 (0.6 %)
Two or More
8 (0.6 %)

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:	Perth Amboy Public School District
Phone:	(732)376-6060
Website:	http://www.paps.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	624
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 5 290

Grade 6 311

Grade 7 323

Grade 8 367

Ungraded 19