Excellent
#387 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Mendham Township Middle School
Middle School · Mendham Township School District · Brookside, NJ
A middle school in Brookside, NJ where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16 WASHINGTON VALLEY ROAD PO BOX 510, Brookside, NJ 07926
- Math 91% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 97% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mendham Township Middle School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 94% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 95% (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
1.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mendham Township Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
59%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Frelinghuysen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Mountain View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Randolph Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 944 | 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.
Mendham Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $32,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mendham Township Middle School is listed in Mendham Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mendham Township Middle School
Mendham Township Middle School is a public middle school in Brookside, NJ, part of Mendham Township School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mendham Township Middle School
What grades does Mendham Township Middle School serve?
Mendham Township Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Mendham Township Middle School?
Mendham Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendham Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendham Township Middle School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mendham Township Middle School rank in NJ?
Mendham Township Middle School ranks #387 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mendham Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendham Township Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mendham Township Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mendham Township Middle School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mendham Township Middle School a charter school?
No, Mendham Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mendham Township Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mendham Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendham Township Middle School?
1.6% of students at Mendham Township 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
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.8%
- Phone
- (973) 543-7107
- Area population (ZIP 07926)
- 72
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 07926; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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