School Overview
Terrill Middle School, located at 1301 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public School District. The school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more independent environment of high school. The facility itself serves as a central hub for the local community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that encourage student engagement beyond the classroom.

The educational philosophy at Terrill Middle School focuses on developing the "whole child," emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and character development. Faculty members work to integrate technology into the curriculum to prepare students for modern challenges while maintaining a strong commitment to core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. By providing a supportive atmosphere and diverse learning opportunities, Terrill Middle School strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests and achieve their personal best.
837
Total Students
71.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
1.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terrill Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White533
Hispanic99
Black42
Asian111
Two or More52
  • White
    533 (63.7 %)
  • Asian
    111 (13.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    99 (11.8 %)
  • Two or More
    52 (6.2 %)
  • Black
    42 (5.0 %)
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: Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
Phone: (908)322-5215
Website: http://www.spfk12.org/terrillms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 71.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 5 210
Grade 6 188
Grade 7 220
Grade 8 219

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Terrill Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5210
Grade 6188
Grade 7220
Grade 8219
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Terrill Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43652.1%
Male40147.9%
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