West Deptford Middle School

ms.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/

849 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

West Deptford Middle School, located at 675 Grove Road in West Deptford, New Jersey, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the West Deptford Township School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is integrated into a suburban community, providing a focused academic setting that prioritizes both student development and community engagement.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs are designed to help students navigate the social and intellectual transitions of the middle school years. By emphasizing a combination of rigorous coursework, character development, and student activities, West Deptford Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and prepare its student body for future academic success at the secondary level.

849

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Deptford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	587
Hispanic	108
Black	86
Asian	24
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

White
587 (69.1 %)
Hispanic
108 (12.7 %)
Black
86 (10.1 %)
Two or More
43 (5.1 %)
Asian
24 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	West Deptford Township School District
Phone:	(856)848-1200
Website:	http://ms.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 5 163

Grade 6 187

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 196

Ungraded 93