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Howell Township Middle School North

501 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,024 students in grades 6-8, Howell Township Middle School North 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 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Howell Township Middle School North's student population of 1,024 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Hornets

School Rankings

Howell Township Middle School North ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howell Township Middle School North is 0.58, 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)
#859 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
38%
61%
49%
18%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
60%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howell Township Middle School North's ranking?
Howell Township Middle School North is ranked #859 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Howell Township Middle School North often compared to?
Howell Township Middle School Northis often viewed alongside schools like Howell Township Middle School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Howell Township Middle School North?
1,024 students attend Howell Township Middle School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Howell Township Middle School North students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howell Township Middle School North?
Howell Township Middle School North has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howell Township Middle School North offer ?
Howell Township Middle School North offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howell Township Middle School North part of?
Howell Township Middle School North is part of Howell Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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