Conackamack Middle School

5205 WITHERSPOON STREET
PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854

conackamack.piscatawayschools.org

477 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Conackamack Middle School, located in Piscataway, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Piscataway Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, elective programs, and various extracurricular activities, Conackamack aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their community.

The school places a strong emphasis on middle-school-specific pedagogical strategies, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. In addition to its academic offerings, Conackamack promotes a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, often highlighting the importance of family and community partnerships. Through a variety of sports, arts, and student organizations, the school provides a well-rounded experience designed to help students discover their individual talents and interests in a safe, structured, and technology-enriched learning environment.

477

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conackamack Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	78
Black	141
Asian	153
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Asian
153 (32.1 %)
Black
141 (29.6 %)
White
88 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
78 (16.4 %)
Two or More
15 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Piscataway Township School District
Phone:	(732)699-1577
Website:	http://conackamack.piscatawayschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 145

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 160

Ungraded 27