Lacey Township Middle School

660 Denton Avenue
Forked River, NJ 08731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 819 students in grades 6-8, Lacey Township Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lacey Township Middle School's student population of 819 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
819 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Lacey Township Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lacey Township Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1216 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
38%
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48%
49%
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10%
23%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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Asian
1%
11%
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Hispanic
12%
35%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
83%
37%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.30
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(22-23)
15%
16.7%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lacey Township Middle School's ranking?
Lacey Township Middle School is ranked #1216 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lacey Township Middle School often compared to?
Lacey Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lacey Township Middle School?
819 students attend Lacey Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lacey Township Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lacey Township Middle School?
Lacey Township Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lacey Township Middle School offer ?
Lacey Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lacey Township Middle School part of?
Lacey Township Middle School is part of Lacey Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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