Princeton Middle School

217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 816 students in grades 6-8, Princeton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Princeton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Princeton Middle School's student population of 816 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
816 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Princeton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton Middle School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#405 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Princeton Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Princeton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Princeton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Princeton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Princeton Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
22%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Princeton Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Princeton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Princeton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Princeton Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Princeton Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Princeton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Princeton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Princeton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Princeton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Princeton Middle School's ranking?
Princeton Middle School is ranked #405 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Princeton Middle School often compared to?
Princeton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Charter School, Timberlane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Princeton Middle School?
816 students attend Princeton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Princeton Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Princeton Middle School offer ?
Princeton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Princeton Middle School part of?
Princeton Middle School is part of Princeton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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