Montgomery Upper Middle School

www.mtsd.k12.nj.us/Domain/285

760 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Montgomery Upper Middle School (MUMS), located in Skillman, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive transition between elementary education and high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while offering elective programs that allow students to explore personal interests in the arts, technology, and world languages.

Beyond the classroom, MUMS prides itself on a culture of community and inclusivity. The school provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including interscholastic athletics, student clubs, and performing arts ensembles, which encourage students to build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Montgomery Upper Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the complexities of high school and beyond, maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

760

Total Students

66.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montgomery Upper Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	48
Black	26
Asian	454
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
454 (59.7%)
White
207 (27.2%)
Hispanic
48 (6.3%)
Black
26 (3.4%)
Two or More
22 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Montgomery Township School District
Phone:	(609)466-7603
Website:	http://www.mtsd.k12.nj.us/Domain/285
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 7 367

Grade 8 393