Serving 562 students in grades 6-8, Bunker Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bunker Hill Middle School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Bunker Hill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunker Hill Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunker Hill Middle School's ranking?
Bunker Hill Middle School is ranked #1151 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bunker Hill Middle School often compared to?
Bunker Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Williamstown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bunker Hill Middle School?
562 students attend Bunker Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bunker Hill Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunker Hill Middle School?
Bunker Hill Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bunker Hill Middle School offer ?
Bunker Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunker Hill Middle School part of?
Bunker Hill Middle School is part of Washington Township School District.
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