Spotswood Memorial Middle School

memorial.spsd.us

269 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Spotswood Memorial Middle School, located at 115 Summerhill Road in Spotswood, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational system. As the primary middle school for the district, the institution is dedicated to bridging the academic and developmental transition between elementary school and high school. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to build independence, critical thinking skills, and social responsibility during their formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and various student clubs. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Spotswood Memorial Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while cultivating a positive school culture centered on inclusivity and lifelong learning.

269

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	69
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

White
170 (63.2%)
Hispanic
69 (25.7%)
Asian
10 (3.7%)
Two or More
9 (3.3%)
Black
8 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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:	Spotswood Public School District
Phone:	(732)723-2200
Website:	http://memorial.spsd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 85

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 106