Serving 1,078 students in grades 6-8, Frelinghuysen Middle School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 59% 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: 1,078 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frelinghuysen Middle School's student population of 1,078 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,078 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Frelinghuysen 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 Frelinghuysen Middle School is 0.62, 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
#946 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
41%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frelinghuysen Middle School's ranking?
Frelinghuysen Middle School is ranked #946 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Frelinghuysen Middle School often compared to?
Frelinghuysen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frelinghuysen Middle School?
1,078 students attend Frelinghuysen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Frelinghuysen Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frelinghuysen Middle School?
Frelinghuysen Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frelinghuysen Middle School offer ?
Frelinghuysen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frelinghuysen Middle School part of?
Frelinghuysen Middle School is part of Morris School District.
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