Serving 320 students in grades 5-8, Demarest Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Demarest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Demarest Middle School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Demarest Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Demarest Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demarest Middle School's ranking?
Demarest Middle School is ranked #87 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Demarest Middle School often compared to?
Demarest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tenafly Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Demarest Middle School?
320 students attend Demarest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Demarest Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Demarest Middle School?
Demarest Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Demarest Middle School offer ?
Demarest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Demarest Middle School part of?
Demarest Middle School is part of Demarest School District.
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