Lopatcong Township Middle School

321 STONEHENGE DRIVE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865

www.lopatcongschool.org/

335 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lopatcong Township Middle School, located at 321 Stonehenge Drive in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle-level educational facility for the Lopatcong Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It focuses on the developmental needs of students in grades 5 through 8, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional maturity during these formative middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which are designed to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. Lopatcong Township Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on character development and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its graduates for the challenges of their future high school careers and beyond.

335

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lopatcong Township Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	58
Black	74
Asian	25
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
174 (51.9%)
Black
74 (22.1%)
Hispanic
58 (17.3%)
Asian
25 (7.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
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:	Lopatcong Township School District
Phone:	(908)213-2995
Website:	http://www.lopatcongschool.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 5 70

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 98