Deptford Township Middle School

Deptford Township Public School District

monongahela.deptfordschools.org/

928 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Monongahela Middle School, located at 890 Bankbridge Road in Sewell, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Washington Township Public School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that focuses on the transition from elementary to high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while providing opportunities for elective exploration, technology integration, and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Monongahela Middle School places a strong value on community and student engagement. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities that encourage students to develop leadership skills and personal interests. With a commitment to maintaining high standards, the school works closely with families and the broader Washington Township community to ensure that students are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

928

Total Students

73.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deptford Township Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	146
Black	225
Asian	59
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
477 (51.4 %)
Black
225 (24.2 %)
Hispanic
146 (15.7 %)
Asian
59 (6.4 %)
Two or More
18 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Deptford Township Public School District
Phone:	(856)415-9540
Website:	http://monongahela.deptfordschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	928
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 305

Grade 7 298

Grade 8 303

Ungraded 22