Marcus W Newcomb Middle School in Pemberton, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Marcus W Newcomb Middle School is a rural public school in Pemberton, New Jersey that is part of Pemberton Township School District. It serves 284 students in grades 6 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 3.0:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 6

284 Students

96 Teachers

300 Fort Dix Rd

Pemberton, NJ 08068 View local requests

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Marcus W Newcomb Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. smith

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Marcus W Newcomb Middle School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

43%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Marcus W Newcomb Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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