Excellent
#228 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 9% in state
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
Middle School · Verona Public School District
600 BLOOMFIELD AVE, Verona, NJ 07044
Enrollment
668
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
8.4
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
668
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
8.4
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#228 of 2,466
In Verona
#1 of 6
public schools
In district
#1 of 6
Verona Public School District
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School is a public middle school in Verona, NJ, part of Verona Public School District. Henry B.
Whitehorne Middle School serves approximately 668 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- NJ avg 6.9
Score Breakdown
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Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School — Students at Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
1.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School Compares
See how Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
600 BLOOMFIELD AVE, Verona, NJ 07044
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Gould/Mountain Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby N. Caldwell), with a very similar rating. Another option is South End Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Cedar Grove), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Brookdale Avenue School (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Verona, see our Verona schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL Verona | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Verona | 0.2 mi | — |
| Frederic N. Brown Elementary School Verona | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Verona High School Verona | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Brookdale Avenue School Verona | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Forest Avenue School Verona | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Laning Avenue School Verona | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| South End Elementary School Cedar Grove | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Redwood Elementary School W. Orange | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Cedar Grove | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Essex Junior Academy Cedar Grove | 1.5 mi | — |
| Lincoln Elementary School Caldwell | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Hillside Elementary School Montclair | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| MOUNT SAINT DOMINIC ACADEMY Caldwell | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| THE MONTCLAIR KIMBERLEY ACADEMY Montclair | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| SAWTELLE LEARNING CENTER Montclair | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Gould/Mountain Elementary School N. Caldwell | 2.0 mi | 8.7 |
| West Orange High School West Orange | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Edgemont Elementary School Montclair | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07044 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$159,044
Median Home Value
$595,000
Median Rent
$2,125/mo
Population
14,441
College Educated
67.8%
Homeownership
77.8%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
42.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Copeland Middle School Rockaway, NJ | 8.4 |
| Deerfield Elementary School Mountainside, NJ | 8.4 |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School Wyckoff, NJ | 8.4 |
| Montgomery Lower Middle School Skillman, NJ | 8.4 |
| Princeton Middle School Princeton, NJ | 8.4 |
| Thomas Edison Intermediate School Westfield, NJ | 8.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
What grades does Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School serve?
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School?
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Whitehorne 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 Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School rank in NJ?
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School ranks #228 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School a charter school?
No, Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School a Title I school?
No, Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School?
1.6% of students at Henry B. Whitehorne 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 1.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (973) 571-6751
Resources & Links
District
Verona Public School District- District Enrollment
- 2,200
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,641
- District Rank
- #1 of 6
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