Serving 420 students in grades 5-8, Northfield Community Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northfield Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Northfield Community Middle School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northfield Community Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Community Middle School is 0.43, 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
#608 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Northfield Community Middle School's ranking?
Northfield Community Middle School is ranked #608 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Northfield Community Middle School?
420 students attend Northfield Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Northfield Community Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Community Middle School?
Northfield Community Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northfield Community Middle School offer ?
Northfield Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Northfield Community Middle School part of?
Northfield Community Middle School is part of Northfield City School District.
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