Very Good
#457 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 19% in state
Black River Middle School
Middle School · Chester Township School District · Chester, NJ
A Chester Township School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
133 Rt. 513 - North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
- Math 65% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black River Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black River Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$237,609
Median home value
$758,400
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 5–8 | 3.8 mi | 218 | Compare → |
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| Gill St Bernard S SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 4.8 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chester Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black River Middle School is listed in Chester Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black River Middle School
Black River Middle School is a public middle school in Chester, NJ, part of Chester Township School District, serving approximately 330 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black River Middle School
What grades does Black River Middle School serve?
Black River Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Black River Middle School?
Black River Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black River Middle School rank in NJ?
Black River Middle School ranks #457 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Black River Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black River 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 Black River Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black River Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Black River Middle School a charter school?
No, Black River Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black River Middle School a Title I school?
No, Black River Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black River Middle School?
4.5% of students at Black River 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (908) 879-6363
- Area population (ZIP 07930)
- 8,205
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07930; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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