Very Good
#463 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 19% in state
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
Middle School · East Rutherford School District
100 Uhland Street, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#463 of 2,466
In East Rutherford
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
East Rutherford School District
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Alfred S. Faust Middle School
Alfred S. Faust Middle School is a public middle school in East Rutherford, NJ, part of East Rutherford School District. Alfred S.
Faust Middle School serves approximately 232 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Alfred S. Faust Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Alfred S. Faust Middle School show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Alfred S. Faust Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Alfred S. Faust Middle School — Students at Alfred S. Faust Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.
How Alfred S. Faust Middle School Compares
See how Alfred S. Faust Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
100 Uhland Street, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alfred S. Faust Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Union School (rated 8.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Rutherford), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pierrepont School (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Rutherford), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Wood-Ridge Intermediate School (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Wood-Ridge), with a comparable rating. For more schools in East Rutherford, see our East Rutherford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School East Rutherford | 0.0 mi | 7.6 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL-EAST RUTHERFORD East Rutherford | 0.2 mi | — |
| Henry P. Becton Regional High School East Rutherford | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Washington School Rutherford | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Rutherford High School Rutherford | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Union School Rutherford | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Wood-Ridge Intermediate School Wood-Ridge | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Pierrepont School Rutherford | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School Wood-Ridge | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| McKenzie School East Rutherford | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School Wallington | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Lincoln School Rutherford | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Wallington Junior Senior High School Wallington | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School Wood-Ridge | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School Wallington | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Columbus School Lyndhurst | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Jefferson School Lyndhurst | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Euclid Elementary School Hasbrouck Heights | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Memorial School Lyndhurst | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07073 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,789
Median Home Value
$453,500
Median Rent
$1,867/mo
Population
10,154
College Educated
45%
Homeownership
35.7%
Avg Commute
33.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
36.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Indian Mills Memorial School Shamong, NJ | 7.8 |
| Stewartsville Middle School Stewartsville, NJ | 7.7 |
| Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School Wharton, NJ | 7.9 |
| Briarcliff Middle School Mountain Lakes, NJ | 7.9 |
| Patrick M Villano School Emerson, NJ | 7.9 |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School West Berlin, NJ | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alfred S. Faust Middle School
What grades does Alfred S. Faust Middle School serve?
Alfred S. Faust Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alfred S. Faust Middle School?
Alfred S. Faust Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred S. Faust Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred S. Faust Middle School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfred S. Faust Middle School rank in NJ?
Alfred S. Faust Middle School ranks #463 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alfred S. Faust Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfred S. Faust Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alfred S. Faust Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred S. Faust Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alfred S. Faust Middle School a charter school?
No, Alfred S. Faust Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfred S. Faust Middle School a Title I school?
No, Alfred S. Faust Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred S. Faust Middle School?
55.2% of students at Alfred S. Faust Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (201) 804-3100
Resources & Links
District
East Rutherford School District- District Enrollment
- 768
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,649
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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