Chestnut Ridge Middle School

641 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Chestnut Ridge 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chestnut Ridge Middle School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
648 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1282 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chestnut Ridge Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chestnut Ridge Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chestnut Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chestnut Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is ranked #1282 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chestnut Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Chestnut Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bunker Hill Middle School, Orchard Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
648 students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Chestnut Ridge Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chestnut Ridge Middle School offer ?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chestnut Ridge Middle School part of?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is part of Washington Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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