Serving 484 students in grades 6, Edison 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Edison Middle School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Middle School is 0.71, 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
#1196 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
36%
33%
Black
36%
15%
White
19%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Middle School's ranking?
Edison Middle School is ranked #1196 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Edison Middle School often compared to?
Edison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
484 students attend Edison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Edison Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edison Middle School offer ?
Edison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Edison Middle School part of?
Edison Middle School is part of West Orange School District.
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