Avenel Middle School

www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/o/ams

629 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Avenel Middle School, located on Woodbine Avenue in Avenel, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Woodbridge Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, catering specifically to the developmental needs of middle-grade students as they transition from elementary schooling to the more demanding curriculum of high school.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. By focusing on cultivating a supportive school culture, Avenel Middle School aims to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become responsible, active participants in their community, emphasizing both character development and scholastic achievement.

629

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avenel Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	229
Black	129
Asian	95
Two or More	13

Hispanic
229 (36.4%)
White
163 (25.9%)
Black
129 (20.5%)
Asian
95 (15.1%)
Two or More
13 (2.1%)

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:	Woodbridge Township School District
Phone:	(732)596-4210
Website:	http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/o/ams
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 6 227

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 189