Neptune Middle School

ms.neptuneschools.org

595 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Neptune Middle School, located on Heck Avenue in Neptune, New Jersey, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Neptune Township School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of middle-grade learners. The school environment typically emphasizes fostering student growth through a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Neptune Middle School plays an active role in the Neptune Township community. The institution strives to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of civic responsibility. By utilizing a variety of resources and instructional strategies, the school aims to engage its diverse student body, ensuring that each learner has access to the tools necessary for both personal development and academic success within the broader Neptune educational system.

595

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neptune Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	225
Black	253
Asian	8
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

Black
253 (42.5%)
Hispanic
225 (37.8%)
White
66 (11.1%)
Two or More
42 (7.1%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Neptune Township School District
Phone:	(732)776-2200
Website:	http://ms.neptuneschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 206

Grade 7 199

Grade 8 190