Thompson Middle School

Middletown Township Public School District

1001 MIDDLETOWN LINCROFT ROAD
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 07748

www.thompson.middletownk12.org

862 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thompson Middle School, located at 1001 Middletown-Lincroft Road in Middletown, New Jersey, is a key component of the Middletown Township Public School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is situated in a prominent suburban community and is known for providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The facility is strategically located to serve families within the township, fostering a neighborhood-focused educational experience that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and student development.

Beyond academics, Thompson Middle School is integrated into the larger Middletown educational framework, which consistently prioritizes a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social programs. The school is designed to support the unique social and emotional needs of adolescents, encouraging community involvement and academic growth. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

862

Total Students

69.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	725
Hispanic	76
Black	6
Asian	16
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
725 (84.1%)
Hispanic
76 (8.8%)
Two or More
37 (4.3%)
Asian
16 (1.9%)
Black
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Middletown Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)671-2212
Website:	http://www.thompson.middletownk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 310

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 275