Pleasantville Middle School

www.pps-nj.us/pps/Schools/Middle%20School/

847 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pleasantville Middle School, located at 801 Mill Road in Pleasantville, New Jersey, serves as a key educational hub for the local community. As part of the Pleasantville Public School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its location serves a diverse student population, aiming to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during these critical transition years.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects, supplemented by opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its resources and staff, Pleasantville Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers, participate in school activities, and build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

847

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasantville Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	591
Black	226
Asian	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
591 (69.8%)
Black
226 (26.7%)
White
15 (1.8%)
Two or More
8 (0.9%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Pleasantville Public School District
Phone:	(609)383-6865
Website:	http://www.pps-nj.us/pps/Schools/Middle%20School/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	626
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 6 267

Grade 7 265

Grade 8 315