Excellent
#234 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 9% in state
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School
Middle School · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District · Bridgewater, NJ
A Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
128 Merriwood Road PO Box 6933, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
- Math 54% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridgewater-raritan Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bridgewater-raritan 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,983
Median home value
$562,400
Median rent
$2,092/mo
College educated
61%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Alexander Batcho Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| The Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 2–12 | 2.9 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–8 | 3.1 mi | 287 | 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.
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $25,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School is listed in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridgewater-raritan Middle School
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School is a public middle school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District, serving approximately 1,261 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridgewater-raritan Middle School
What grades does Bridgewater-raritan Middle School serve?
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bridgewater-raritan Middle School?
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-raritan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-raritan Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridgewater-raritan Middle School rank in NJ?
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School ranks #234 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bridgewater-raritan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Bridgewater-raritan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgewater-raritan Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bridgewater-raritan Middle School a charter school?
No, Bridgewater-raritan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridgewater-raritan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bridgewater-raritan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridgewater-raritan Middle School?
12.0% of students at Bridgewater-raritan 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (908) 231-8661
- Area population (ZIP 08807)
- 38,438
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 08807; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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