Excellent
#40 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 2% in state
East Hanover Middle School
Middle School · East Hanover Township School District · East Hanover, NJ
An East Hanover Township School District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
477 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, East Hanover, NJ 07936
- Math 79% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Hanover Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2021, reaching 82% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
2.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Hanover 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,792
Median home value
$668,500
Median rent
$2,745/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
94.4%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,004 | Compare → |
| The Calais SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 4–12 | 2.9 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Memorial Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Mount Pleasant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6 | 3.2 mi | 487 | 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.
East Hanover Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Hanover Middle School is listed in East Hanover Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Hanover Middle School
East Hanover Middle School is a public middle school in East Hanover, NJ, part of East Hanover Township School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Hanover Middle School
What grades does East Hanover Middle School serve?
East Hanover Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Hanover Middle School?
East Hanover Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hanover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hanover Middle School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Hanover Middle School rank in NJ?
East Hanover Middle School ranks #40 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is East Hanover Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Hanover Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 East Hanover Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hanover Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Hanover Middle School a charter school?
No, East Hanover Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Hanover Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Hanover Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Hanover Middle School?
2.8% of students at East Hanover 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
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (973) 887-8810
- Area population (ZIP 07936)
- 11,106
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 07936; 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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