Cedar Drive Middle School

www.coltsneckschools.org

319 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cedar Drive Middle School, located in Colts Neck, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the local community, typically educating students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Colts Neck Township School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It focuses on balancing core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which are designed to support the social-emotional and academic growth of students during their adolescent years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students. By emphasizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning, Cedar Drive Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and civic responsibility. Its location in the quiet, residential township of Colts Neck contributes to a community-centric atmosphere where staff prioritize individualized student success within a collaborative campus culture.

319

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Drive Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	30
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	9

White
268 (84.0%)
Hispanic
30 (9.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.8%)
Asian
8 (2.5%)
Black
4 (1.3%)

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:	Colts Neck Township School District
Phone:	(732)946-0055
Website:	http://www.coltsneckschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 110

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 107