Pittsgrove Township Middle School

ptms.pittsgrove.net/

495 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Pittsgrove Township Middle School (PTMS), located on Almond Road in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Pittsgrove Township School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of pre-adolescent students, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while providing opportunities for elective exploration and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond the classroom, PTMS places a strong focus on community and character development, aiming to prepare students to be responsible and productive citizens. The school encourages active parental involvement and maintains a commitment to integrating technology and modern instructional strategies into its daily operations. By promoting a supportive school culture, Pittsgrove Township Middle School strives to ensure that every student feels connected to the school community while working toward their individual academic goals.

495

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsgrove Township Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	63
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
386 (78.0%)
Hispanic
63 (12.7%)
Two or More
22 (4.4%)
Black
19 (3.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Pittsgrove Township School District
Phone:	(856)358-8529
Website:	http://ptms.pittsgrove.net/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 5 117

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 143