Very Good
#834 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 34% in state
Pearl R. Miller Middle School
Middle School · Kinnelon School District · Kinnelon, NJ
A Kinnelon School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
117 KIEL AVENUE, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
- Math 65% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School score 72% 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 14 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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
2.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl R. Miller 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kinnelon), 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
$127,500
Median home value
$552,500
Median rent
$1,526/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–8 | 1.5 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Richard Butler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Walter T. Bergen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Netherlands Reformed Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 157 | 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.
Kinnelon School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $31,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl R. Miller Middle School is listed in Kinnelon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl R. Miller Middle School
Pearl R. Miller Middle School is a public middle school in Kinnelon, NJ, part of Kinnelon School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl R. Miller Middle School
What grades does Pearl R. Miller Middle School serve?
Pearl R. Miller Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
Pearl R. Miller Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl R. Miller Middle School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl R. Miller Middle School rank in NJ?
Pearl R. Miller Middle School ranks #834 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pearl R. Miller Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl R. Miller Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl R. Miller Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pearl R. Miller Middle School a charter school?
No, Pearl R. Miller Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl R. Miller Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pearl R. Miller Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
2.1% of students at Pearl R. Miller 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
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (973) 838-5250
- Area population (ZIP 07405)
- 17,859
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 07405; 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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