Serving 238 students in grades 5-8, Walter T. Bergen 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter T. Bergen Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bloomingdale school district, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive to the school within 5-10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles, and the furthest edge located 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter T. Bergen Middle School's student population of 238 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walter T. Bergen 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 Walter T. Bergen Middle School is 0.56, 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
#1231 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1231 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Walter T. Bergen Middle School?
238 students attend Walter T. Bergen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Walter T. Bergen Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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