Neeta School

www.medford-lakes.k12.nj.us

308 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Neeta School is a public elementary school located in the quiet, wooded borough of Medford Lakes, New Jersey. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is well-regarded for its intimate learning environment and its strong connection to the unique community culture of Medford Lakes. As a cornerstone of the local district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes early childhood development, foundational literacy, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Neeta School is known for benefiting from the close-knit nature of the surrounding community. The school environment typically emphasizes collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With its location on Neeta Trail, the school reflects the scenic and tranquil character of the area, providing a safe and focused setting for young students to begin their educational journeys within the Lenape Regional/Medford Lakes school system.

308

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neeta School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
297 (96.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.3%)
Hispanic
3 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Medford Lakes School District
Phone:	(609)654-5155
Website:	http://www.medford-lakes.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 3 55

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 59