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Galloway Township Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 831 students

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7 reviews of this school


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Posted November 3, 2009

It is so much fun especially if you are on Team A. Go Galloway Grizzlies!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 5, 2009

I really love this school. It has great teachers, alot of extra curricular activites, and a safe enviorment for my kids. This school is by far the best in its area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2009

My schools great! There's helpful teachers and extra arts and sports to do .
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 13, 2006

Myself being a student at Galloway township middle, this is my perspective on the school. The teachers are so caring! I always feel safe, and welcome when I walk in the doors. I look forward to having fun AND learning. Before I came to this school, My grades were C's and D's. Now I'm getting straight A's!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 6, 2005

Seems like a school that challenges the children. I have had no problems so far my child is very happy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2005

I do not think that this school is up to the level on which it should be. The academic program does not accommodate the needs of a middle school child. I do not feel that the teachers did a good job in teaching my child, and feel that at many times, even seemed bias against my child. It appears that the teachers make no effort to make the classroom an interesting or enjoyable place whatsoever. If I could take the two years my child went to galloway township middle school back, and send him to a different school, I definately would. This school needs to reevaluate it's staff, and make a conscious attempt at making children want to come to school, as opposed to it being a dreadful chore to wake up in the morning and get there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2004

I have 2 8th graders in Galloway Twsp. Middle School this year. This is our first year in the Galloway school district, and I have to say that this is a wonderful school. The teachers really care about these kids and they have so many things for them to get involved in. Positive things. The school itself is beautiful, the teachers are helpful and on top of things. We were in Brigantine from K-6 and Absecon for 7th and while both of those schools are good schools Galloway Township Middle School is by far the best. It was a very wise choice to move here and I am very happy with this school.
—Submitted by Sue Izon, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

394 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

394 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

441 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

441 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

441 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students57%
Female65%
Male48%
Black37%
Asian69%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special education20%
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students61%
Female63%
Male59%
Black35%
Asian76%
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Special education22%
General education69%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
Black75%
Asian86%
Hispanic73%
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students70%
Female69%
Male72%
Black43%
Asian88%
Hispanic76%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special education32%
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black68%
Asian88%
Hispanic82%
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education63%
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 54%
Asian 16% 8%
Black 15% 17%
Hispanic 11% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 S Reeds Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
Phone: (609) 748-1250

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