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Upper Township Middle School vs. Middle Township Elementary #4

Should you attend Upper Township Middle School or Middle Township Elementary #4? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Upper Township Middle School
525 Perry Rd
Woodbine, NJ 08270
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Middle Township Elementary #4
300 E Pacific Ave
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Upper Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 442 students in grades 6-8, Upper Township Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, Middle Township Elementary #4 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
442 students
547 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Upper Township Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Middle Township Elementary #4 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Upper Township Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Middle Township Elementary #4.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Upper Township Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Middle Township Elementary #4 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Upper Township Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upper Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Middle Township Elementary #4 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Middle Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#721 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#1533 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Upper Township Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Middle Township Elementary #4, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in NJ)
26%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Township Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upper Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle Township Elementary #4 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Middle Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Township Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upper Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle Township Elementary #4 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Middle Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Township Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Upper Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle Township Elementary #4 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Middle Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Upper Township Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Middle Township Elementary #4 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
145
177
Grade 7 Students
143
183
Grade 8 Students
154
187

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Upper Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upper Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Middle Township Elementary #4, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Middle Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Upper Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upper Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Middle Township Elementary #4, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Middle Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Upper Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upper Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Middle Township Elementary #4, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Middle Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
92%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Upper Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upper Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Middle Township Elementary #4, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Middle Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Upper Township Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upper Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Middle Township Elementary #4, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Middle Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Upper Township Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upper Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Middle Township Elementary #4, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Middle Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Upper Township Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upper Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Middle Township Elementary #4, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Middle Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Upper Township Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upper Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Middle Township Elementary #4, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Middle Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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