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Black River Middle School

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Black River Middle School ranks 90 th of 752 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

90^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 752 New Jersey Middle Schools

Better than 88% of New Jersey middle schools

Summary

Black River Middle School is a public middle school located in Chester, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 330 students. The school is part of the Chester Township School District, which is ranked 94 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black River Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 73.4% of 6th graders, 72% of 7th graders, and 80.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also stands out in its advanced course offerings, with 100% of 7th and 8th grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, and 100% of 8th graders proficient or better in Geometry, far exceeding the state averages. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Randolph Middle School and Eisenhower Middle School, Black River Middle School generally outperforms its peers on academic measures. The school's exceptional performance in Algebra and Geometry, as well as its consistent high performance over the years, make it an attractive option for families in the Chester, New Jersey area.

352

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,856

Per pupil spending ?

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930

(908) 879-6363

District: Chester Township School District

Students who attend Black River Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Morris Mendham High School

Feeder schools for Black River Middle School:

Elementary:	Bragg Elementary School
	Dickerson Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.4%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Asian:

8.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Jersey average (70% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of New Jersey middle schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

New Jersey avg44%

90^th of 752

New Jersey public middle schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

94^th of 609Chester Township School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	84.3	90 of 752	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	84.2	87 of 743	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	88.5	52 of 748	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	84.8	79 of 745	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	91.5	41 of 652	93.7%	★★★★★
2019	81.5	110 of 745	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	83.7	78 of 716	89.1%	★★★★☆
2017	87.0	55 of 712	92.3%	★★★★★
2016	81.5	85 of 713	88.1%	★★★★☆
2015	86.2	50 of 713	93.0%	★★★★★
2014	88.1	21 of 717	97.1%	★★★★★
2013	88.8	22 of 704	96.9%	★★★★★
2012	86.9	41 of 677	93.9%	★★★★★
2011	84.3	74 of 684	89.2%	★★★★☆
2010	86.4	41 of 677	93.9%	★★★★★
2009	87.1	25 of 664	96.2%	★★★★★
2008	85.6	35 of 640	94.5%	★★★★★
2007	85.7	25 of 631	96.0%	★★★★★
2006	86.8	29 of 615	95.3%	★★★★★
2005	87.5	27 of 599	95.5%	★★★★★
2004	87.2	33 of 588	94.4%	★★★★★
2003	89.7	7 of 574	98.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2024	44.8	120 of 200	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	85.7	86 of 728	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	88 of 717	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	83 of 720	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.0	97 of 726	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	86.4	58 of 625	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	85.7	75 of 703	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	93 of 680	86.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	67.3	153 of 608	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.2	102 of 589	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	103 of 587	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.5	91 of 591	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	72.4	77 of 480	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	51.4	243 of 524	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.2	117 of 504	76.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	103 of 726	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	83.3	105 of 719	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	50 of 718	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	84.7	90 of 730	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	91.0	41 of 635	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	81.5	117 of 697	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	84.8	86 of 675	87.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	146 of 507	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	67.9	99 of 510	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	39 of 505	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	64.1	117 of 535	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	86.3	21 of 401	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	72.8	88 of 492	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.9	66 of 471	86.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	83.9	52 of 502	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	78 of 510	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	40 of 509	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	81.6	64 of 512	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	89.0	27 of 435	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	78.1	73 of 504	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	47 of 497	90.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)90th percentile~ school

Female (2025)88th percentile~ school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)75th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2025)71st percentile-17 vs school

Asian (2024)40th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+39 vs state

Algebra I95%+47 vs state

English Language Arts76%+19 vs state

Mathematics57%+22 vs state

Science48%+29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)				NJSLA Mathematics (2025)				NJSLA Algebra I (2025)			NJSLA Geometry (2025)		NJSLA Algebra II (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Black River Middle School	Public	6-8	133 Rt. 513 - North Road	Chester	07930	Morris County	Chester Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 879-6363	352	36	9.8	5.7%	255 (72.4%)	7 (2.0%)	52 (14.8%)	29 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.3%)	84.3	90^th of 752 public middle schools	88.0%		84.2	87^th of 743 public middle schools	88.3%	3		47.9		73.4	72.0	80.5		62.4	55.7	46.8	100.0	91.7	94.9	100.0	100.0			$11,856	$160	$11,696
Mountain View School	Public	5-8	100 Dean Road	Mendham	07945	Morris County	Mendham Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 543-7075	208	30	6.9	3.4%	170 (81.7%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (9.6%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	95.4	5^th of 752 public middle schools	99.3%		96.4	7^th of 743 public middle schools	99.1%	2	51.0	69.7	83.0	92.1	100.0	89.4	68.1	92.1	75.7	80.7		100.0	97.3	100.0	100.0			$12,123	$118	$12,005
Eisenhower Middle School	Public	7-8	47 Eyland Avenue	Succasunna	07876	Morris County	Roxbury Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 584-2973	531	53	9.9	21.3%	317 (59.7%)	26 (4.9%)	133 (25.0%)	29 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.7%)	55.8	304^th of 752 public middle schools	59.6%		60.9	269^th of 743 public middle schools	63.8%	35		18.9			62.1	66.0			40.7	12.6		75.9	76.2					$16,096		$16,096
Mount Olive Middle School	Public	6-8	160 Wolfe Road	Budd Lake	07828	Morris County	Mount Olive Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 691-4006	1,137	114	10.0	23.9%	599 (52.7%)	84 (7.4%)	242 (21.3%)	162 (14.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.3%)	59.5	283^rd of 752 public middle schools	62.4%		61.3	266^th of 743 public middle schools	64.2%	17		22.8		57.9	64.7	60.3		50.9	48.0	6.1	100.0	68.2	71.7			100.0	100.0	$9,624	$367	$9,257
Lincoln/Roosevelt School	Public	5-6	34 North Hillside Avenue	Succasunna	07876	Morris County	Roxbury Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 584-4331	484	46	10.5	25.4%	286 (59.1%)	21 (4.3%)	139 (28.7%)	22 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)								(n/a)	26.6		41.0	48.9			37.4	36.3										$11,069		$11,069
Long Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	51 West Mill Rd	Long Valley	07853	Morris County	Washington Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 876-3434	625	73	8.6	7.7%	472 (75.5%)	18 (2.9%)	82 (13.1%)	31 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	80.5	124^th of 752 public middle schools	83.5%		81.6	111^th of 743 public middle schools	85.1%	13		24.1		70.7	83.4	81.3		58.5	62.8	32.5	100.0	86.1	88.2	100.0	100.0			$11,408		$11,408
Mendham Township Middle School	Public	5-8	16 Washington Valley Road	Brookside	07926	Morris County	Mendham Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 543-7107	342	36	9.6	0.9%	277 (81.0%)	4 (1.2%)	25 (7.3%)	27 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	97.4	2^nd of 752 public middle schools	99.7%		98	3^rd of 743 public middle schools	99.6%	1	62.3	55.9	93.1	100.0	97.3	98.6	81.9	89.5	88.9	93.9		100.0	100.0					$18,518	$38	$18,480
Randolph Middle School	Public	6-8	507 Millbrook Avenue	Randolph	07869	Morris County	Randolph Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 366-8700	959	88	10.8	14.7%	576 (60.1%)	44 (4.6%)	188 (19.6%)	121 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	27 (2.8%)	72.8	174^th of 752 public middle schools	76.9%		72.7	176^th of 743 public middle schools	76.3%	2		26.0		74.5	66.0	71.7		58.9	59.3	17.3	100.0	71.3	73.6	95.8	95.8			$10,005	$53	$9,952
Bernardsville Middle School	Public	5-8	141 Seney Drive	Bernardsville	07924	Somerset County	Somerset Hills Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 204-1916	419	43	9.7	17.9%	269 (64.2%)	3 (0.7%)	108 (25.8%)	18 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	87.7	65^th of 752 public middle schools	91.4%		83.1	94^th of 743 public middle schools	87.3%	29	45.4	45.3	69.7	76.5	79.8	87.2	52.3	63.2	68.2	32.8		95.7	96.2					$9,053	$134	$8,919
Old Turnpike School	Public	5-8	171 Old Turnpike Road	Califon	07830	Hunterdon County	Tewksbury Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 439-2010	217	24	9.0	3.2%	166 (76.5%)	1 (0.5%)	24 (11.1%)	11 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.9%)	85.1	82^nd of 752 public middle schools	89.1%		82.3	102^nd of 743 public middle schools	86.3%	20	66.6	36.0	90.7	78.9	80.0	90.0	76.0	61.6	72.0	29.4		78.8	78.8					$16,739	$206	$16,533

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