Serving 1,048 students in grades 6-8, Frelinghuysen Middle School ranks in the top 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 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frelinghuysen Middle School's student population of 1,048 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frelinghuysen Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frelinghuysen Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1048 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
42%
32%
Black
8%
15%
White
44%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 Frelinghuysen Middle School's ranking?
Frelinghuysen Middle School is ranked #1048 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Frelinghuysen Middle School often compared to?
Frelinghuysen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frelinghuysen Middle School?
1,048 students attend Frelinghuysen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Frelinghuysen Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frelinghuysen Middle School?
Frelinghuysen Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frelinghuysen Middle School offer ?
Frelinghuysen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Frelinghuysen Middle School part of?
Frelinghuysen Middle School is part of Morris School District.
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