Howell Township Middle School South

220 Ramtown-Greenville Road
HOWELL, NJ 07731

mss.howell.k12.nj.us/

893 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Howell Township Middle School South, located on Ramtown-Greenville Road in Howell, New Jersey, serves as a key academic institution within the Howell Township Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside enrichment programs, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, sports teams, and clubs, Howell Township Middle School South provides students with opportunities to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate lasting friendships. The school maintains a collaborative atmosphere, working closely with parents and the local community to ensure a supportive and inclusive educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its middle-school-aged learners.

893

Total Students

77.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howell Township Middle School South
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	244
Black	21
Asian	30
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
559 (62.6%)
Hispanic
244 (27.3%)
Two or More
38 (4.3%)
Asian
30 (3.4%)
Black
21 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Howell Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)836-1327
Website:	http://mss.howell.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	893
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 292

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 315