Demarest Middle School

Demarest Middle School serves 342 students in grades 5 through 8 in Bergen County, New Jersey, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranking 85th among New Jersey's 2,475 schools, the school places in the 97th percentile statewide. The school's academic strength is evident in its test performance, with 77% of students demonstrating proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 73% achieve proficiency or above in mathematics.

These results contribute to an impressive academic score of 9.3 out of 10. Students benefit from personalized attention with an excellent 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio, supported by 36 full-time equivalent teachers. Located at 568 Piermont Road, Demarest Middle School operates as a regular public school within an affluent community where the median household income reaches $165,119 and three-quarters of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median home value of $938,700 reflects the area's desirability, while an exceptionally low poverty rate of 0.5% indicates strong community stability. The school sits in a large suburban setting that combines the advantages of suburban living with access to educational resources and community support.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Demarest Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.