Kenneth R. Olson Middle School

www.tabschools.org/

314 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Kenneth R. Olson Middle School (KROM), located in Tabernacle, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Tabernacle Township School District. It typically accommodates students in grades 4 through 8, offering a transitional educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary school and the high school experience. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its pre-adolescent and adolescent student body.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and arts programs. As a focal point of the Tabernacle community, Kenneth R. Olson Middle School focuses on maintaining strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure a consistent support system for its students. The school aims to prepare its graduates for the challenges of high school by promoting critical thinking, responsible citizenship, and a well-rounded educational foundation.

314

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenneth R. Olson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	27
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	11

White
270 (86.0 %)
Hispanic
27 (8.6 %)
Two or More
11 (3.5 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Tabernacle Township School District
Phone:	(609)268-0153
Website:	http://www.tabschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 87

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 83