Upper Township Middle School
469 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Upper Township Middle School, located in Petersburg, New Jersey, serves students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Upper Township School District. The school is situated in a rural, community-oriented setting in Cape May County, and it is known for providing a transitional educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary school and the high school experience. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum, aiming to foster both academic growth and the social-emotional development of young adolescents during these critical formative years.
In addition to its core academic programs in math, science, language arts, and social studies, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The institution places a strong focus on maintaining a supportive culture, utilizing its suburban/rural community ties to encourage parent and family involvement. By fostering a structured but encouraging atmosphere, Upper Township Middle School strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous academic expectations they will encounter in their future high school endeavors.
In addition to its core academic programs in math, science, language arts, and social studies, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The institution places a strong focus on maintaining a supportive culture, utilizing its suburban/rural community ties to encourage parent and family involvement. By fostering a structured but encouraging atmosphere, Upper Township Middle School strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous academic expectations they will encounter in their future high school endeavors.
469
Total Students
43.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 430 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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White430 (91.7 %)
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Hispanic19 (4.1 %)
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Two or More14 (3.0 %)
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Asian4 (0.9 %)
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Black2 (0.4 %)
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: | Upper Township School District |
| Phone: | (609)628-3500 |
| Website: | http://www.upperschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 469 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 69 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 12 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
146
Grade 7
153
Grade 8
162
Ungraded
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 146 |
| Grade 7 | 153 |
| Grade 8 | 162 |
| Ungraded | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 224 | 47.8% |
| Male | 245 | 52.2% |
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