Black River Middle School

Black River Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
133 North Rd,  Chester, NJ
Chester School District
4.0
3.5
330 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Andrew White
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
202:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
74.8%
Hispanic
12.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
3/3/2020
We are often told that we are "so privileged" and "have no reason not to be contempt." It was somehow just renamed as a School to Watch, probably because the school reopened the 7th/8th grade bathroom; in mid December the administrators closed it as a punishment for two 6th graders ripping paper towel and soap dispensers from the wall. On the surface it is a great school, but you have no idea about the façade they are putting on until you become a student.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/6/2025
The school is average with the exception of the music department which was exceptional, and the quarterly electives which were also very good. I wouldn’t have moved to Chester had I known that the schools weren’t so good.Math: Teachers weren’t so good. My child learned more by watching the lesson of...
5.0 parent
2/7/2024
Great school with great teachers. My kids love it here.
3.0 parent
7/30/2022
This school only focuses on the academically advanced students. The teachers for the base level math classes don’t do good at helping students when they’re struggling. This school has above average grades simply because the school only gives attention to the students who do good in school. Black Riv...
3.0 parent
2/28/2022
its good i guess. the work can be overwhelming at times.

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Black River Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Chester, NJ, in the Alexandria neighborhood, and is served by the Chester School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 330 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Black River Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,096,260. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edith Ort Thomas Elementary School, Lester D. Wilson Elementary School, Secret Garden Montessori, and more. Learn more about what Chester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Black River Middle School.

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