Alder Avenue Middle School

25 ALDER AVENUE
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234

ams.eht.k12.nj.us/

919 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alder Avenue Middle School, located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution for the local community, catering to students in the middle school grades. As part of the Egg Harbor Township School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It focuses on fostering intellectual growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential academic skills necessary for students' future success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Alder Avenue Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school aims to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and explore their personal interests. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal development, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

919

Total Students

79.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alder Avenue Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	291
Black	87
Asian	142
Two or More	45

White
353 (38.5%)
Hispanic
291 (31.7%)
Asian
142 (15.5%)
Black
87 (9.5%)
Two or More
45 (4.9%)

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:	Egg Harbor Township School District
Phone:	(609)383-3366
Website:	http://ams.eht.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 6 298

Grade 7 333

Grade 8 288