Boonton Middle School (Closed 2013)

306 Lathrop Ave
Boonton, NJ 07005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Boonton Middle School serves 136 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
136 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(11-12)
70-74%
75%
(11-12)
75-79%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
21%
11%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
35%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
14%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

White
59%
37%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
41%
0.59

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Boonton Middle School?
136 students attend Boonton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Boonton Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boonton Middle School?
Boonton Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Boonton Middle School offer ?
Boonton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Boonton Middle School part of?
Boonton Middle School is part of Boonton Town Public School District.

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