For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,071 students in 08863, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08863, NJ are Dual Language School and Fords Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08863 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08863, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08863, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Fords Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Fanning Street
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
08863, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
186 Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08863, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08863, NJ include Dual Language School and Fords Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08863?
2 public middle schools are located in 08863.
What is the racial composition of students in 08863?
08863 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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