Serving 313 students in grades 6-8, Sussex Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 16% 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: 313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Sussex Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Middle School is 0.29, 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.
Sussex Middle School is ranked #1367 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sussex Middle School?
313 students attend Sussex Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sussex Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Middle School?
Sussex Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sussex Middle School offer ?
Sussex Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sussex Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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