Voorhees Middle School

(856)795-2025

www.voorhees.k12.nj.us

979 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Voorhees Middle School, located at 1000 Holly Oak Drive in Voorhees, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the Voorhees Township School District. The school typically educates students in grades 6 through 8, providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the high school experience. Known for its commitment to student growth, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents through a mix of core academic subjects and elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, Voorhees Middle School is recognized for fostering a well-rounded student experience. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs, which help students explore their interests and build community. By focusing on both academic rigor and character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of Eastern Regional High School and beyond, maintaining a strong reputation within the South Jersey educational landscape.

979

Total Students

86.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Voorhees Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	100
Black	116
Asian	210
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	2

White
490 (50.1%)
Asian
210 (21.5%)
Black
116 (11.8%)
Hispanic
100 (10.2%)
Two or More
61 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Voorhees Township School District
Phone:	(856)795-2025
Website:	http://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	979
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 320

Grade 7 325

Grade 8 334