Serving 330 students in grades 6-8, Black River Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Black River Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black River Middle School is 0.43, 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.
Black River Middle School is ranked #387 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Black River Middle School often compared to?
Black River Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Black River Middle School?
330 students attend Black River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Black River Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black River Middle School?
Black River Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Black River Middle School offer ?
Black River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Black River Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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