Howell Township Middle School North

Summary:

Howell Township Middle School North is a public middle school serving 1,030 students in grades 6-8 in Farmingdale, New Jersey. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with particularly strong results in Algebra I and Geometry.

Howell Township Middle School North's academic performance is a standout, with ELA proficiency rates ranging from 60-62.7% and Mathematics proficiency rates from 22.1-45.4% - outpacing the Howell Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey. The school's student subgroups, including Asian, African American, and English Language Learner students, also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 40-50% of New Jersey middle schools. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is slightly higher than the state average, it is on par with the district's performance.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Howell Township Middle School North consistently outperforms its in-district counterpart, Howell Township Middle School South, and generally ranks higher than other middle schools in the region, particularly in core academic subjects. The school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 17.14% to 19.51%, is also noteworthy when compared to some nearby schools with higher proportions of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 501 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
       Farmingdale, NJ  07727


(732) 919-0095

District: Howell Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,272 Help


Students who attend Howell Township Middle School North usually attend:

High:    Howell High School

Feeder schools for Howell Township Middle School North:

Elementary:    Ardena Elementary School
    Newbury Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  1,024

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.9%
Hispanic:
22.8%
African American:
6.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


 See top rated New Jersey middle schools

 Compare Howell Township Middle School North to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Howell Township Middle School North ranks better than 62.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), Hispanic (22.8%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howell Township Middle School North is 12. (See more...)
Help
Compare Howell Township Middle School North employs 84.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howell Township Middle School North is $10,272.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howell Township Middle School North:

SchoolDigger ranks Howell Township Middle School North 277th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Howell Township Middle School North in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Howell Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Howell Township Public School District 334th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Howell Township Middle School North?

Rank History for Howell Township Middle School North

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.06 212th 574 63.1%
2004 71.14 215th 588 63.4%
2005 66.92 261st 599 56.4%
2006 72.40 212th 615 65.5%
2007 75.39 166th 631 73.7%
2008 71.35 206th 640 67.8%
2009 71.83 205th 664 69.1%
2010 69.35 246th 677 63.7%
2011 70.23 228th 684 66.7%
2012 73.69 213th 677 68.5%
2013 71.36 232nd 704 67.0%
2014 70.44 244th 717 66.0%
2015 41.33 426th 713 40.3%
2016 63.57 236th 713 66.9%
2017 64.40 245th 712 65.6%
2018 65.08 237th 716 66.9%
2019 65.87 244th 745 67.2%
2021 61.85 213th 652 67.3%
2022 66.16 217th 745 70.9%
2023 63.24 239th 748 68.0%
2024 60.00 277th 743 62.7%
See the entire list of New Jersey Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.88 133rd 227 41.4%
2021 55.05 49th 197 75.1%
2022 56.65 74th 270 72.6%
2023 46.10 131st 288 54.5%
2024 42.51 156th 320 51.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.39 189th 471 59.9%
2019 59.89 150th 492 69.5%
2021 49.25 168th 401 58.1%
2022 47.92 211th 535 60.6%
2023 44.17 238th 505 52.9%
2024 42.06 251st 510 50.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.55 197th 522 62.3%
2019 56.50 188th 541 65.2%
2021 59.61 111th 467 76.2%
2022 59.31 131st 549 76.1%
2023 47.32 257th 568 54.8%
2024 47.60 275th 584 52.9%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.57 246th 680 63.8%
2019 64.24 253rd 703 64.0%
2021 60.00 205th 625 67.2%
2022 66.23 207th 726 71.5%
2023 63.02 243rd 720 66.3%
2024 62.63 253rd 717 64.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.13 219th 675 67.6%
2019 67.59 215th 697 69.2%
2021 63.55 193rd 635 69.6%
2022 64.57 212th 730 71.0%
2023 61.74 244th 718 66.0%
2024 56.49 280th 719 61.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.82 89th 199 55.3%
2021 70.84 37th 147 74.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.34 49th 326 85.0%
2019 67.46 78th 326 76.1%
2021 58.38 71st 291 75.6%
2022 69.34 64th 356 82.0%
2023 52.25 144th 361 60.1%
2024 55.27 121st 352 65.6%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.00 207th 504 58.9%
2019 54.11 213th 524 59.4%
2021 56.78 161st 480 66.5%
2022 57.82 188th 591 68.2%
2023 62.78 163rd 587 72.2%
2024 56.44 205th 589 65.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Howell Township Middle School North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.44 232nd 497 53.3%
2019 54.95 214th 504 57.5%
2021 42.80 238th 435 45.3%
2022 54.11 215th 512 58.0%
2023 50.66 242nd 509 52.5%
2024 48.90 255th 510 50.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Howell Township Middle School North Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Howell Township Middle School North.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Howell Township Middle School North, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Howell Township Middle School North

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 1180 43 33 61 7 n/a n/a 0 1324
1996 1180 43 33 61 7 n/a n/a 0 1324
1998 1312 82 50 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1514
1999 1301 103 41 61 6 n/a n/a 0 1512
2000 933 104 70 74 8 n/a n/a 0 1189
2001 1035 102 43 49 22 n/a n/a 0 1251
2002 1164 59 72 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1346
2003 1164 59 72 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1346
2004 1121 61 74 60 0 n/a n/a 0 1316
2005 798 40 44 57 0 n/a n/a 0 939
2006 802 45 37 57 1 n/a n/a 0 942
2007 823 48 34 54 2 n/a n/a 0 961
2008 768 44 36 55 1 n/a n/a 0 904
2009 707 49 36 66 1 0 0 0 859
2010 694 42 34 69 3 0 3 0 845
2011 475 31 33 56 0 0 0 0 595
2012 676 39 41 66 0 2 3 0 827
2013 664 36 37 69 1 2 2 0 811
2014 668 38 31 68 1 1 7 0 814
2015 643 35 31 84 0 1 4 0 798
2016 900 73 72 118 0 2 6 0 1171
2017 874 59 76 139 1 3 11 0 1163
2018 838 61 73 146 1 4 10 0 1133
2019 802 56 76 141 1 3 27 0 1106
2020 793 66 80 157 1 1 31 0 1129
2021 751 60 80 178 1 0 46 0 1116
2022 683 64 72 192 1 0 44 0 1056
2023 640 55 57 228 1 1 48 0 1030
2024 613 62 59 233 2 1 54 0 1024

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howell Township Middle School North

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1324 88.0 15.0 6.6
1996 1324 88.0 15.0 6.6
1998 1514 104.6 14.5 7.5
1999 1512 106.5 14.2 7.1
2000 1189 90.0 13.2 11.4
2001 1251 90.2 13.9 10.2
2002 1346 101.0 13.3 9.3
2003 1346 101.0 13.3 9.3
2004 1316 99.0 13.3 9.7
2005 939 74.5 12.6 n/a
2006 942 77.0 12.2 10.7
2007 961 73.0 13.2 10.9
2008 904 51.0 17.7 11
2009 859 70.0 10.2 12.6
2010 845 58.0 14.5 14
2011 595 59.5 10.0 12.1
2012 827 74.0 11.1 18.4
2013 811 75.5 10.7 21.1
2014 814 78.5 10.3 22
2015 798 75.0 10.6 22.1
2016 1171 100.0 11.7 18.5
2017 1163 100.9 11.5 20.5
2018 1133 98.9 11.4 20.4
2019 1106 96.9 11.4 18
2020 1129 94.5 11.9 18.7
2021 1116 94.9 11.7 18
2022 1056 94.0 11.2 17.1
2023 1030 86.7 11.8 19.5
2024 1024 84.8 12.0 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howell Township Middle School North

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1324 88.0 15.0 6.6
1996 1324 88.0 15.0 6.6
1998 1514 104.6 14.5 7.5
1999 1512 106.5 14.2 7.1
2000 1189 90.0 13.2 11.4
2001 1251 90.2 13.9 10.2
2002 1346 101.0 13.3 9.3
2003 1346 101.0 13.3 9.3
2004 1316 99.0 13.3 9.7
2005 939 74.5 12.6 n/a
2006 942 77.0 12.2 10.7
2007 961 73.0 13.2 10.9
2008 904 51.0 17.7 11
2009 859 70.0 10.2 12.6
2010 845 58.0 14.5 14
2011 595 59.5 10.0 12.1
2012 827 74.0 11.1 18.4
2013 811 75.5 10.7 21.1
2014 814 78.5 10.3 22
2015 798 75.0 10.6 22.1
2016 1171 100.0 11.7 18.5
2017 1163 100.9 11.5 20.5
2018 1133 98.9 11.4 20.4
2019 1106 96.9 11.4 18
2020 1129 94.5 11.9 18.7
2021 1116 94.9 11.7 18
2022 1056 94.0 11.2 17.1
2023 1030 86.7 11.8 19.5
2024 1024 84.8 12.0 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Howell Township Middle School North

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $63 (0.6%) $10,209 (99.4%) $10,272

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howell Township Middle School North

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 239th of 748 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Township Middle School North)63.459.1
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Township Public School District)68.255.5
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howell Township Middle School North)49.436.6
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Howell Township Public School District)53.138.1
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Township Middle School North)75.167.3
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Township Public School District)75.363.9
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howell Township Middle School North)51.338.5
 12.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Howell Township Public School District)47.339.4
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Howell Township Middle School North)96.5100
 3.5%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Howell Township Public School District)98100
 2%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Township Middle School North)72.665.4
 7.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Howell Township Public School District)71.360.8
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howell Township Middle School North)22.222.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Howell Township Public School District)21.719.6
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Howell Township Middle School North)8487
 3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Howell Township Public School District)84.689.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Howell Township Middle School North)10096.4
 3.6%
   8th Grade Geometry (Howell Township Public School District)94.198.1
 4%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Howell Township Middle School North)86.790.5
 3.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Howell Township Public School District)87.192.2
 5.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Howell Township Middle School North)10096.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Howell Township Public School District)94.198.1
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11061030
 6.9%
African American5655
 1.8%
American Indian11
Asian7657
 25%
Hispanic141228
 61.7%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White802640
 20.2%
Two or More Races2748
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18%19.5%
 1.5%


Schools Near Howell Township Middle School North









Frequently Asked Questions about Howell Township Middle School North

Students who attend Howell Township Middle School North usually go on to attend Howell High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,024 students attended Howell Township Middle School North.

Howell Township Middle School North ranks 277th of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Howell Township Middle School North are 60% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


Rate Howell Township Middle School North!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Howell Township Middle School North!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1577 milliseconds.