Serving 837 students in grades 5-8, Terrill Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 36% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Terrill Middle School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terrill Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terrill 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
#636 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
64%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terrill Middle School's ranking?
Terrill Middle School is ranked #636 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Terrill Middle School often compared to?
Terrill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Terrill Middle School?
837 students attend Terrill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Terrill Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terrill Middle School?
Terrill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Terrill Middle School offer ?
Terrill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Terrill Middle School part of?
Terrill Middle School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
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