School Overview
Helen A. Fort Middle School, located in Pemberton, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pemberton Township School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. Through a diverse curriculum, the school aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary to succeed in high school and beyond, while encouraging active participation in the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous academics with extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to build character and leadership. By leveraging partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and community members, Helen A. Fort Middle School works to address the unique needs of its student population. Their approach focuses on creating a safe, technology-integrated learning space where students are challenged to think critically and develop the resilience needed to navigate their middle school years and future challenges.
584
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen A. Fort Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White276
Hispanic141
Black109
Asian10
Two or More46
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    276 (47.3%)
  • Hispanic
    141 (24.1%)
  • Black
    109 (18.7%)
  • Two or More
    46 (7.9%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: Pemberton Township School District
Phone: (609)893-8141
Website: http://www.pemberton.k12.nj.us/helenfort
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 89
Grades Taught
Grade 7 280
Grade 8 304

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Helen A. Fort Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7280
Grade 8304
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Helen A. Fort Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28348.5%
Male30151.5%