Memorial Middle School

808 LAURA HERBERT DR
POINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742

(732)701-1900

www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us/

634 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Memorial Middle School, located on Laura Herbert Drive in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution for students in the local community, typically covering grades 6 through 8. As part of the Point Pleasant School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The facility is situated in a residential area, emphasizing a close-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes student development, extracurricular involvement, and academic achievement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects, including mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for elective courses and technology integration. Beyond the classroom, Memorial Middle School is known for promoting a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in sports, music programs, and various clubs. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its students to transition successfully to Point Pleasant Borough High School.

634

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	59
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	13

White
556 (87.7%)
Hispanic
59 (9.3%)
Two or More
13 (2.1%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Point Pleasant Borough School District
Phone:	(732)701-1900
Website:	http://www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 229

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 211