Russell O. Brackman Middle School

600 BARNEGAT BLVD NORTH
BARNEGAT, NJ 08005

www.barnegatschools.com

509 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Russell O. Brackman Middle School, located at 600 Barnegat Boulevard North in Barnegat, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Barnegat Township School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, offering a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory programs that encourage student engagement.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that promotes character development and extracurricular involvement. Students at Brackman Middle School have access to various clubs, sports, and activities intended to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By focusing on academic standards, technological integration, and a collaborative learning atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare its middle-level students for success in Barnegat High School and beyond.

509

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	115
Black	51
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
308 (60.6%)
Hispanic
115 (22.6%)
Black
51 (10.0%)
Two or More
24 (4.7%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Barnegat Township School District
Phone:	(609)698-5880
Website:	http://www.barnegatschools.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 7 249

Grade 8 260