Excellent
#117 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Millburn Middle School
Middle School · Millburn Township School District · Millburn, NJ
A Millburn Township School District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, Millburn, NJ 07041
- Math 77% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Millburn 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 8 points since 2021, reaching 82% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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
2.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Millburn 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$220,923
Median home value
$935,900
Median rent
$1,969/mo
College educated
81.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07041; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winston SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–8 | 0.9 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Florence M. Gaudineer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Maplewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Burnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 959 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Millburn Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Millburn Middle School is listed in Millburn Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Millburn Middle School
Millburn Middle School is a public middle school in Millburn, NJ, part of Millburn Township School District, serving approximately 1,119 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Millburn Middle School
What grades does Millburn Middle School serve?
Millburn Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Millburn Middle School?
Millburn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millburn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millburn Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Millburn Middle School rank in NJ?
Millburn Middle School ranks #117 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Millburn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Millburn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Millburn Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Millburn Middle School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Millburn Middle School a charter school?
No, Millburn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Millburn Middle School a Title I school?
No, Millburn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Millburn Middle School?
2.7% of students at Millburn 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
- 1,119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (973) 379-2600
- Area population (ZIP 07041)
- 7,610
- Area average commute
- 41.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
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 07041; 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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