Serving 517 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 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 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
Diversity
School Overview
David E. Owens Middle School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David E. Owens Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David E. Owens Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
31%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David E. Owens Middle School's ranking?
David E. Owens Middle School is ranked #784 out of 2,183 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 Bogota Jr./sr. High School, Valley Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend David E. Owens Middle School?
517 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, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David E. Owens Middle School?
David E. Owens Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, 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
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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