Serving 769 students in grades 5-8, Edgar Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 769 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Edgar 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 Edgar Middle School is 0.68, 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Edgar Middle School?
769 students attend Edgar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edgar Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar Middle School?
Edgar Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edgar Middle School offer ?
Edgar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Edgar Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 769 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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