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#1098 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 45% in state
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Middle School · Scotch Plains-fanwood School District · Scotch Plains, NJ
A Scotch Plains-fanwood School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
580 PARK AVENUE, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Math 46% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,564
Median home value
$696,900
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Children SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Central Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| Maxson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Terrill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 834 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is listed in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is a public middle school in Scotch Plains, NJ, part of Scotch Plains-fanwood School District, serving approximately 933 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,098 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
What grades does Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School serve?
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School?
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 933 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School rank in NJ?
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School ranks #1,098 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School a charter school?
No, Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School a Title I school?
No, Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School?
6.5% of students at Malcolm E Nettingham 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
- 933
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (908) 322-4445
- Area population (ZIP 07076)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 07076; 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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