Howell Township Middle School North

501 SQUANKUM YELLOWBROOK ROAD
FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727

msn.howell.k12.nj.us/

970 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Howell Township Middle School North, located in Farmingdale, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Howell Township Public Schools district. The school typically caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured academic environment focused on transitioning students from elementary school toward high school readiness. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs intended to foster social development and personal interests alongside core academic subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community and a supportive school culture. As a middle school, North prioritizes the unique developmental needs of early adolescents by encouraging collaboration, critical thinking, and citizenship. The faculty and administration work to maintain an engaging atmosphere that utilizes modern technology and pedagogical practices to prepare students for the academic challenges they will face in the Howell Township High School district and beyond.

970

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howell Township Middle School North
Demographic	Student Count
White	564
Hispanic	249
Black	49
Asian	55
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

White
564 (58.1%)
Hispanic
249 (25.7%)
Asian
55 (5.7%)
Two or More
51 (5.3%)
Black
49 (5.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Howell Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)919-0095
Website:	http://msn.howell.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 303

Grade 7 334

Grade 8 333