The Berlin Borough School District is a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from Berlin Borough, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 853 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Berlin Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Berlin Community School's student population of 853 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Berlin Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berlin Community School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
67%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berlin Community School's ranking?
Berlin Community School is ranked #892 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Berlin Community School often compared to?
Berlin Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School, Winslow Township Middle School, John F Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Berlin Community School?
853 students attend Berlin Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Berlin Community School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berlin Community School?
Berlin Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Berlin Community School offer ?
Berlin Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Berlin Community School part of?
Berlin Community School is part of Berlin Borough School District.
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