Serving 397 students in grades 5-8, Northfield Community 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 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northfield Community Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Northfield, NJ, covering approximately 3.6 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northfield Community Middle School's student population of 397 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northfield Community 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 Northfield Community Middle School is 0.52, 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
#918 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
67%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northfield Community Middle School's ranking?
Northfield Community Middle School is ranked #918 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northfield Community Middle School often compared to?
Northfield Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belhaven 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 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Northfield Community Middle School?
397 students attend Northfield Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Northfield Community Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northfield Community Middle School?
Northfield Community Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northfield Community Middle School offer ?
Northfield Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Community Middle School part of?
Northfield Community Middle School is part of Northfield City School District.
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