Pinelands Regional Jr. High School

590 Nugentown Road
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

www.prsdnj.org

500 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pinelands Regional Junior High School is a public middle school located in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Pinelands Regional School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build essential foundational skills in core subjects while providing students with opportunities to explore their interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond its academic focus, Pinelands Regional Junior High School places a strong value on student development and community engagement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, which are intended to encourage personal growth, leadership, and teamwork among its adolescent student body. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic responsibility, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to Pinelands Regional High School and for their long-term educational journeys.

500

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinelands Regional Jr. High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	71
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
387 (77.4%)
Hispanic
71 (14.2%)
Black
20 (4.0%)
Two or More
17 (3.4%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)

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:	Pinelands Regional School District
Phone:	(609)296-3106
Website:	http://www.prsdnj.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 7 243

Grade 8 257