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Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School

145 Hillside Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 376 students in grades 7-8, Walter O. Krumbiegel 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School's student population of 376 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Walter O. Krumbiegel 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 Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1683 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
33%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
15%
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White
7%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School's ranking?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School is ranked #1683 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School?
376 students attend Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School offer ?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School part of?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School is part of Hillside Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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