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Marlboro Township Public School District

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The Marlboro Township School District is a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Marlboro Township in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[3]

Marlboro Township Public School District
Address
1980 Township Drive
Marlboro Township
, Monmouth County, New Jersey, 07746
United States
Coordinates40°19′36″N 74°16′01″W / 40.326734°N 74.2669°W / 40.326734; -74.2669
District information
GradesPreK–8
SuperintendentMichael Ballone (acting)
Business administratorVincent Caravello
Schools8
Students and staff
Enrollment4,537 (as of 2022–23)[1]
Faculty410.6 FTEs[1]
Student–teacher ratio11.1:1[1]
Other information
District Factor GroupI
Websitewww.mtps.org
Ind. Per pupil District
spending		 Rank
(*)		 K–8
average		 %± vs.
average
1ATotal Spending$16,42127$18,891−13.1%
1Budgetary Cost14,3594414,1591.4%
2Classroom Instruction8,430388,659−2.6%
6Support Services1,812212,167−16.4%
8Administrative Cost1,573441,5471.7%
10Operations & Maintenance2,309831,61243.2%
13Extracurricular Activities10047104−3.8%
16Median Teacher Salary63,1955761,136
Data from NJDoE 2014 Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending.[2]
*Of K–8 districts with more than 750 students. Lowest spending=1; Highest=84

As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of eight schools, had an enrollment of 4,537 students and 410.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.1:1.[1]

The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "I", the second-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.[4]

Most public students in ninth through twelfth grades from Marlboro Township attend Marlboro High School, which is part of the Freehold Regional High School District, with some Marlboro students attending Colts Neck High School.[5] The district also serves students from Colts Neck Township, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell Township and Manalapan Township.[6] Many Marlboro students attend the various Learning Centers and Academies available at other district high schools and students from other municipalities in the district attend Marlboro High School's Business Learning Center.[7] As of the 2022–23 school year, Marlboro High School had an enrollment of 1,816 students and 112.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 16.2:1[8] and Colts Neck High School had an enrollment of 1,432 students and 91.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis) and a student–teacher ratio of 15.7:1.[9]

History

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Preschool had in prior years been taught in the original "one room" Robertsville School built in 1832; this building still stands, down the road from the current Robertsville Elementary School.

Awards and recognition

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In 2022, the United States Department of Education announced that Defino Central Elementary School was named as a National Blue Ribbon School, along with eight other schools in the state and 297 schools nationwide.[10][11]

Schools

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The district has eight school facilities: one pre-school, five elementary schools and two middle schools. The schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[12]) are:[13][14][15]

Preschool
Elementary schools
  • Defino Central Elementary School[18] with 526 students in grades K–5 (opened 1957)
    • David Stratuik, principal[19]
  • Frank J. Dugan Elementary School[20] with 649 students in grades K–5 (opened 1987)
    • Richard M. Pagliaro, principal[21]
  • Asher Holmes Elementary School[22] with 447 students in grades 1–5 (opened 1973)
    • JoAnn Cilmi, principal<ref.Contact and Hours, Asher Holmes Elementary School. Accessed September 25, 2024.</ref>
  • Marlboro Elementary School[23] with 493 students in grades K–5 (opened 1971)
    • Mitch Shatz, principal[24]
  • Robertsville Elementary School[25] with 461 students in grades 1–5 (opened 1968)
    • Anthony Giarratano, principal[26]
Middle schools
  • Marlboro Memorial Middle School[27] with 1,004 in grades 6–8 students, opened in 2003, and is home of the Monarch Lions, with the school colors of maroon and gold.
    • John Pacifico, principal[28]
  • Marlboro Middle School[29] with 755 students in grades 6–8, opened in 1976 and is home of the Hawks.
    • Patricia Nieliwocki, principal[30]

Athletics

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The Marlboro Mavericks is a wrestling team jointly shared by the two middle schools. Founded in 2004, they have a franchise record of 33–6, with three Divisional Championships, along with two consecutive tournament championships and in 2005–2006 had a perfect 12–0 record in dual meets.[31]

Administration

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Core members of the district's administration are:[32][33]

  • Michael Ballone, superintendent[34]
  • Vincent Caravello, business administrator and board secretary

Board of education

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The district's board of education, comprised of nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2013) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.[35][36][37]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d District information for Marlboro Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending April 2013, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 15, 2013.
  3. ^ Marlboro Township Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Marlboro Township Public School District. Accessed September 25, 2024. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through eight in the Marlboro Township School District. Composition: The Marlboro Township School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Marlboro Township."
  4. ^ NJ Department of Education District Factor Groups (DFG) for School Districts, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 8, 2009.
  5. ^ FRHSD Attendance Boundaries; Which High School Will My Child Attend?, Freehold Regional High School District. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Freehold Regional High School District 2016 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 9, 2017. "The Freehold Regional High School District, the largest regional high school District in New Jersey, has six high schools with over 11,000 students and over 1,500 employees and spans 200 square miles. District members include the townships of Colts Neck, Freehold, Howell, Manalapan, and Marlboro, and the boroughs of Englishtown, Farmingdale, and Freehold."
  7. ^ FRHSD Learning Centers and Academies: Questions and Answers Archived 2014-08-12 at the Wayback Machine, Freehold Regional High School District. Accessed August 11, 2014.
  8. ^ School data for Marlboro High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.
  9. ^ School data for Colts Neck High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.
  10. ^ 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools All Public and Non‐Public Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed June 26, 2023.
  11. ^ Frank Defino Central Elementary School - Marlboro Township, NJ, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed June 26, 2023.
  12. ^ School Data for the Marlboro Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.
  13. ^ County School List L-M, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2024.
  14. ^ School Performance Reports for the Marlboro Township Public School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.
  15. ^ New Jersey School Directory for the Marlboro Township Public School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.
  16. ^ David C. Abbott Early Learning Center, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  17. ^ Contact and Hours, David C. Abbott Early Learning Center. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  18. ^ Defino Central Elementary School, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  19. ^ Contact and Hours, Defino Central Elementary School. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  20. ^ Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  21. ^ Principal's Message, Frank. J. Dugan Elementary School. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  22. ^ Asher Holmes Elementary School, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  23. ^ Marlboro Elementary School, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  24. ^ Contact and Hours, Marlboro Elementary School. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  25. ^ Robertsville Elementary School, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  26. ^ Contact and Hours, Robertsville Elementary School. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  27. ^ Marlboro Memorial Middle School, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  28. ^ Principal's Message, Marlboro Memorial Middle School. Accessed June 1, 2023.
  29. ^ Marlboro Middle School
  30. ^ Principal's Message, Marlboro Middle School. Accessed June 1, 2023.
  31. ^ "Mavericks enjoy perfect season in CJ wrestling" Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine, Farmingdale News Transcript, February 1, 2006. Accessed July 23, 2008.
  32. ^ Contacts & Hours, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  33. ^ New Jersey School Directory for Monmouth County, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.
  34. ^ Superintendent, Marlboro Township Public Schools. Accessed September 25, 2024.
  35. ^ New Jersey Boards of Education by District Election Types - 2018 School Election, New Jersey Department of Education, updated February 16, 2018. Accessed January 26, 2020.
  36. ^ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Marlboro Township School District, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2023. Accessed September 25, 2024. "The School District is a Type II district located in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey. As a Type II district, the School District functions independently through a Board of Education. The Board is comprised of nine members appointed to three-year terms. These terms are staggered so that three members' terms expire each year. The Superintendent is appointed by the Board to act as executive officer of the School District. The purpose of the School District is to educate students in grades K through 8 at its eight instructional buildings and operates a transportation depot, buildings and grounds office, and an administrative building." See "Roster of Officials" on page 28.
  37. ^ Board Members, Marlboro Township Public School District. Accessed September 25, 2024. "Marlboro has nine members on their Board of Education. Members of the Board of Education are elected by qualified voters in the community. Members are elected to three-year terms and normally three seats are up for election each fall."
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