Very Good
#496 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Red Bank Middle School
Middle School · Red Bank Borough Public School District · Red Bank, NJ
A Red Bank Borough Public School District middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 HARDING ROAD, Red Bank, NJ 07701
- Math 36% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Bank Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red Bank 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 87Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,374/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Bank), 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
$113,630
Median home value
$551,500
Median rent
$1,971/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knollwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–8 | 1.1 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Markham Place SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Ranney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Maple Place Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 273 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Bank Borough Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Bank Middle School is listed in Red Bank Borough Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Bank Middle School
Red Bank Middle School is a public middle school in Red Bank, NJ, part of Red Bank Borough Public School District, serving approximately 599 students in grades 4th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Bank Middle School
What grades does Red Bank Middle School serve?
Red Bank Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Red Bank Middle School?
Red Bank Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bank Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bank Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Bank Middle School rank in NJ?
Red Bank Middle School ranks #496 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Red Bank Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Bank Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Red Bank Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Bank Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Red Bank Middle School a charter school?
No, Red Bank Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Bank Middle School a Title I school?
No, Red Bank Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Bank Middle School?
80.1% of students at Red Bank 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (732) 758-1515
- Area population (ZIP 07701)
- 24,544
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 07701; 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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