Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School

137 East Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885

www.wbps.org

265 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School, located in Wharton, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Wharton Borough School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. The curriculum is designed to balance core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with opportunities for personal growth, emphasizing both intellectual development and social-emotional learning.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a sense of community through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal skills. With a focus on inclusive education and student engagement, MacKinnon Middle School works closely with families and the local community to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop as responsible citizens.

265

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	184
Black	12
Asian	13
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
184 (69.4%)
White
53 (20.0%)
Asian
13 (4.9%)
Black
12 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

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:	Wharton Borough School District
Phone:	(973)361-1253
Website:	http://www.wbps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 72

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 98