Serving 422 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 36%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northfield Community Middle School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northfield Community Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Community Middle School is 0.44, 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
#885 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
73%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #885 out of 2,201 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 36% 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?
422 students attend Northfield Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northfield Community Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Community Middle School?
Northfield Community Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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
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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