Serving 514 students in grades 6-8, David E. Owens Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 514 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
David E. Owens Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David E. Owens Middle School is 0.70, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend David E. Owens Middle School?
514 students attend David E. Owens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of David E. Owens Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David E. Owens Middle School?
David E. Owens Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does David E. Owens Middle School offer ?
David E. Owens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is David E. Owens Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 514 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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