Serving 198 students in grades 6-7, Bogota Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bogota Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bogota Middle School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bogota Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bogota Middle School is 0.51, 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
#894 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
68%
32%
Black
9%
15%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bogota Middle School's ranking?
Bogota Middle School is ranked #894 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bogota Middle School?
198 students attend Bogota Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bogota Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bogota Middle School?
Bogota Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bogota Middle School offer ?
Bogota Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Bogota Middle School part of?
Bogota Middle School is part of Bogota Public School District.
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