Bunker Hill Middle School

www.wtps.org/bunkerhill

562 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bunker Hill Middle School, located at 372 Pitman-Downer Road in Sewell, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Washington Township Public School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive middle-level learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects like language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies with a variety of elective opportunities designed to engage diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Bunker Hill Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service initiatives. The school strives to create a culture of inclusivity and excellence, utilizing modern educational tools and dedicated faculty to meet the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of early adolescents. As a central part of the Sewell community, the school works closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

562

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bunker Hill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	95
Black	37
Asian	27
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
395 (70.5%)
Hispanic
95 (17.0%)
Black
37 (6.6%)
Asian
27 (4.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(856)881-7007
Website:	http://www.wtps.org/bunkerhill
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 202