Serving 419 students in grades 5-8, Bernardsville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernardsville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bernardsville Middle School's student population of 419 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Bernardsville Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernardsville Middle School is 0.52, 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
#368 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
64%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernardsville Middle School's ranking?
Bernardsville Middle School is ranked #368 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bernardsville Middle School often compared to?
Bernardsville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Intermediate School, Mount Prospect Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bernardsville Middle School?
419 students attend Bernardsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bernardsville Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernardsville Middle School?
Bernardsville Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bernardsville Middle School offer ?
Bernardsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernardsville Middle School part of?
Bernardsville Middle School is part of Somerset Hills Regional School District.
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