At a glance
Reported students
970
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435.5
Howell Township Middle School North: 970 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,055
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Howell Township Middle School North
Howell Township Middle School North is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Farmingdale. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Howell Township Public School District. NCES reports 970 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.7%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Howell Township Middle School North
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.1%
- Hispanic25.7%
- Black5.1%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Howell Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Howell Township Middle School South
Middle · Grades 06–08
893 reported students
Land O'Pines Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
530 reported students
Ramtown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
483 reported students
Aldrich Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
457 reported students
Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Public schools near Howell Township Middle School North
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township Middle School South Middle · Howell Township Public School District | 06–08 | 893 | 5.4 mi |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower School Middle · Freehold Township School District | 06–08 | 582 | 5.8 mi |
| Wall Intermediate School Middle · Wall Township Public School District | 06–08 | 755 | 6.3 mi |
| Lakewood Middle School Middle · Lakewood Township School District | 06–08 | 574 | 6.5 mi |
| Freehold Intermediate School Middle · Freehold Borough School District | 06–08 | 498 | 6.7 mi |
| Clifton T. Barkalow School Middle · Freehold Township School District | 06–08 | 574 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Howell Township Middle School North
What grades does Howell Township Middle School North serve?
Howell Township Middle School North reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Howell Township Public School District.
How many students attend Howell Township Middle School North?
Howell Township Middle School North reported 970 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,055 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Howell Township Middle School North?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 970 students and 78.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Howell Township Middle School North a public, charter, or magnet school?
Howell Township Middle School North is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Howell Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Howell Township Middle School North students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Howell Township Middle School North in?
Howell Township Middle School North is part of Howell Township Public School District, based in Howell Twp, NJ, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Howell Township Middle School North?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Howell Township Middle School South (5.4 mi), Dwight D. Eisenhower School (5.8 mi), Wall Intermediate School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.