Serving 600 students in grades 4-8, Red Bank Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Bank Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Red Bank, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Bank Middle School's student population of 600 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Dream BIG... We'll help you get there!
School Rankings
Red Bank Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Bank Middle School is 0.26, 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
#1661 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
86%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Bank Middle School's ranking?
Red Bank Middle School is ranked #1661 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Red Bank Middle School often compared to?
Red Bank Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toms River Intermediate School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Red Bank Middle School?
600 students attend Red Bank Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Red Bank Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Bank Middle School?
Red Bank Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Red Bank Middle School offer ?
Red Bank Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Bank Middle School part of?
Red Bank Middle School is part of Red Bank Borough Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I recently moved my child from the charter school to the middle school. The middle school is a much better school with fantastic teachers and administrators. So many problems at the charter school and the middle school has gone above and beyond the rectify and educational issues caused by our child going therefor a year. And there were many
2 10/10/2025
They do nothing about bullying policy.
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