Excellent
#236 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 10% in state
Demarest Middle School
Middle School · Demarest School District · Demarest, NJ
A middle school in Demarest, NJ where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
568 PIERMONT RD, Demarest, NJ 07627
- Math 76% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Demarest Middle School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 79% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Demarest 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average529/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Demarest), 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
$175,078
Median home value
$965,400
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
74.7%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
0.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresskill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Tenakill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Tenafly Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 924 | Compare → |
| Northern Valley CentralEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 204 | 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.
Demarest School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Demarest Middle School is listed in Demarest School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Demarest Middle School
Demarest Middle School is a public middle school in Demarest, NJ, part of Demarest School District, serving approximately 342 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Demarest Middle School
What grades does Demarest Middle School serve?
Demarest Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Demarest Middle School?
Demarest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demarest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demarest Middle School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Demarest Middle School rank in NJ?
Demarest Middle School ranks #236 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Demarest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Demarest 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 Demarest Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Demarest Middle School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Demarest Middle School a charter school?
No, Demarest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Demarest Middle School a Title I school?
No, Demarest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Demarest Middle School?
0.9% of students at Demarest 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (201) 768-6060
- Area population (ZIP 07627)
- 4,916
- Area average commute
- 40.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 07627; 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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