Serving 514 students in grades 6-8, David E. Owens 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 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David E. Owens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
David E. Owens Middle School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50
School Mascot
Knights
School Rankings
David E. Owens Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David E. Owens Middle School is 0.70, 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
#690 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
31%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
42%
38%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David E. Owens Middle School's ranking?
David E. Owens Middle School is ranked #690 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are David E. Owens Middle School often compared to?
David E. Owens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Bogota Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend David E. Owens Middle School?
514 students attend David E. Owens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of David E. Owens Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David E. Owens Middle School?
David E. Owens Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does David E. Owens Middle School offer ?
David E. Owens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David E. Owens Middle School part of?
David E. Owens Middle School is part of New Milford Public School District.
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