Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, Maplewood 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 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maplewood Middle School serves the southern part of Maplewood, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maplewood Middle School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
School Rankings
Maplewood 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 Maplewood Middle School is 0.65, 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
#888 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
23%
14%
White
53%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Middle School's ranking?
Maplewood Middle School is ranked #888 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Maplewood Middle School often compared to?
Maplewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Orange Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Middle School?
762 students attend Maplewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Maplewood Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maplewood Middle School?
Maplewood Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maplewood Middle School offer ?
Maplewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood Middle School part of?
Maplewood Middle School is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District.
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