Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School

www.pemberton.k12.nj.us/newcomb

309 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Marcus Newcomb Middle School is a public school located in Pemberton, New Jersey, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Pemberton Township School District, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing a curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and critical thinking skills during the formative middle school years.

The school is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs. By prioritizing student-centered learning and maintaining strong communication with the surrounding community, Marcus Newcomb Middle School strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

309

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	81
Black	48
Asian	1
Two or More	37

White
142 (46.0%)
Hispanic
81 (26.2%)
Black
48 (15.5%)
Two or More
37 (12.0%)
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:	Pemberton Township School District
Phone:	(609)893-8141
Website:	http://www.pemberton.k12.nj.us/newcomb
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 309