Serving 613 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chestnut Ridge Middle School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Chestnut Ridge 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 Chestnut Ridge 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
#1279 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1279 out of 2,184 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
613 students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chestnut Ridge Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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