T. E. Harrington Middle School

514 MOUNT LAUREL ROAD
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

www.mtlaurelschools.org

948 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

T. E. Harrington Middle School, located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as a central component of the Mount Laurel Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students during their transition from elementary to high school. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to challenge students while preparing them for the demands of secondary education, encouraging active participation in the classroom and the broader school community.

Beyond academics, T. E. Harrington places a strong value on extracurricular engagement, providing various clubs, sports, and arts programs that allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its partnership with families, working collectively to create an inclusive atmosphere. With its focus on character education and student achievement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

948

Total Students

79.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T. E. Harrington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	113
Black	165
Asian	148
Two or More	78
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
439 (46.3%)
Black
165 (17.4%)
Asian
148 (15.6%)
Hispanic
113 (11.9%)
Two or More
78 (8.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
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:	Mount Laurel Township School District
Phone:	(856)234-1610
Website:	http://www.mtlaurelschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 7 476

Grade 8 472