Black River Middle School
Regular School · Chester, NJ
Black River Middle School is a regular school school in Chester, New Jersey, serving grades 06–08 with 352 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 72% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 52 | 15% |
| Asian | 29 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 352 | 188M / 164F |
English Language Learners: 10 (3% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 58.0% +32.4pp | 25.6% | 386 |
| Reading Proficiency | 74.0% +27.2pp | 46.8% | 386 |
| Science Proficiency | 25-29% | — | 138 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 352 | 100% |
Contact & Location
133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908)879-6363
http://www.chester-nj.orgOther Schools in District
- Bragg Elementary School Elementary
- Dickerson Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 07930) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
340306004194
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD