Serving 342 students in grades 5-8, Mendham Township Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendham Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mendham Township Middle School's student population of 342 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
17 students
School Rankings
Mendham Township Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendham Township Middle School is 0.33, 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
#14 out of 2184 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
81%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendham Township Middle School's ranking?
Mendham Township Middle School is ranked #14 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mendham Township Middle School often compared to?
Mendham Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mendham Township Middle School?
342 students attend Mendham Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mendham Township Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendham Township Middle School?
Mendham Township Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mendham Township Middle School offer ?
Mendham Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendham Township Middle School part of?
Mendham Township Middle School is part of Mendham Township School District.
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