Indian Mills Memorial School

www.shamongschools.org

322 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Indian Mills Memorial School, located in Shamong, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Shamong Township School District, the school is situated in a rural, residential community and is known for fostering a supportive, small-town educational environment. The school prioritizes a strong foundation in core academic subjects while emphasizing social-emotional development and community engagement to help its youngest learners transition successfully into their academic careers.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where faculty, staff, and parents work closely to provide a well-rounded experience for students. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Indian Mills Memorial often highlights initiatives that encourage curiosity and character building. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and a nurturing climate, the school aims to prepare its students for the subsequent levels of education within the district, specifically the Indian Mills School, which serves the older elementary and middle school grades.

322

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Mills Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Two or More	17

White
273 (84.8 %)
Hispanic
26 (8.1 %)
Two or More
17 (5.3 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)

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:	Shamong Township School District
Phone:	(609)268-0440
Website:	http://www.shamongschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 70

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 88

Ungraded 2