Very Good
#793 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 32% in state
Northfield Community Middle School
Middle School · Northfield City School District · Northfield, NJ
A Northfield City School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 NEW ROAD, Northfield, NJ 08225
- Math 54% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northfield Community Middle School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northfield Community 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,080/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,042
Median home value
$275,900
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08225; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Learning Center AtlanticPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Belhaven Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Pleasantville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Fernwood Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 798 | 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.
Northfield City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northfield Community Middle School is listed in Northfield City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northfield Community Middle School
Northfield Community Middle School is a public middle school in Northfield, NJ, part of Northfield City School District, serving approximately 394 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northfield Community Middle School
What grades does Northfield Community Middle School serve?
Northfield Community Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Northfield Community Middle School?
Northfield Community Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Community Middle School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northfield Community Middle School rank in NJ?
Northfield Community Middle School ranks #793 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Northfield Community Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northfield Community Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Northfield Community Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northfield Community Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northfield Community Middle School a charter school?
No, Northfield Community Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northfield Community Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northfield Community Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northfield Community Middle School?
21.3% of students at Northfield Community 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
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (609) 407-4008
- Area population (ZIP 08225)
- 8,427
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 08225; 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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