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#1586 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Great Meadows Regional Middle School
Middle School · Great Meadows Regional School District · Great Meadows, NJ
A middle school in Great Meadows, NJ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
273 ROUTE 46, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
- Math 48% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Great Meadows Regional Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Meadows Regional 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,563
Median home value
$409,600
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 483 | 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.
Great Meadows Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Great Meadows Regional Middle School is listed in Great Meadows Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Meadows Regional Middle School
Great Meadows Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Great Meadows, NJ, part of Great Meadows Regional School District, serving approximately 349 students in grades 4th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,586 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Meadows Regional Middle School
What grades does Great Meadows Regional Middle School serve?
Great Meadows Regional Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Great Meadows Regional Middle School?
Great Meadows Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Meadows Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Meadows Regional Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Meadows Regional Middle School rank in NJ?
Great Meadows Regional Middle School ranks #1,586 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Great Meadows Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Meadows Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Great Meadows Regional Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Meadows Regional Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Great Meadows Regional Middle School a charter school?
No, Great Meadows Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Meadows Regional Middle School a Title I school?
No, Great Meadows Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Meadows Regional Middle School?
14.9% of students at Great Meadows Regional 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (908) 637-4349
- Area population (ZIP 07838)
- 3,495
- Area average commute
- 41.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 07838; 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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