Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, Sussex Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sussex Middle School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sussex Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1260 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sussex Middle School's ranking?
Sussex Middle School is ranked #1260 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sussex Middle School?
322 students attend Sussex Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sussex Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Middle School?
Sussex Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sussex Middle School offer ?
Sussex Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sussex Middle School part of?
Sussex Middle School is part of Sussex-Wantage Regional School District.
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