Walter T. Bergen Middle School

225 Glenwild Avenue
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403

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Walter T. Bergen Middle School serves 241 students in grades 5-8.

Walter T. Bergen Middle School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter T. Bergen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Walter T. Bergen Middle School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Total Students

241 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Walter T. Bergen Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Walter T. Bergen Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1328 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

17%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

44%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

26%

31%

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Black

15%

White

66%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.71

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Eligible for Free Lunch

18%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bloomingdale School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walter T. Bergen Middle School's ranking?

Walter T. Bergen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Walter T. Bergen Middle School?

241 students attend Walter T. Bergen Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Walter T. Bergen Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter T. Bergen Middle School?

Walter T. Bergen Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Walter T. Bergen Middle School offer ?

Walter T. Bergen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Walter T. Bergen Middle School part of?

Walter T. Bergen Middle School is part of Bloomingdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education