Walter T. Bergen Middle School
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ · Bloomingdale School District · Grades 5-8
279th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Walter T. Bergen Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walter T. Bergen Middle School 279th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Walter T. Bergen Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 232 students tested
Walter T. Bergen Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 222 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 58.1% | ▼ 23.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 33.8% | ▲ 22.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Walter T. Bergen Middle School
Typical home value $561K in zip 07403 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Walter T. Bergen Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Richard Butler SchoolButler Public School District · 1.7 mi away193rd of 440
ELA 68% · Math 43% - 9Pearl R. Miller Middle SchoolKinnelon School District · 2.6 mi away66th of 440
ELA 80% · Math 64% - 6Lakeside SchoolPompton Lakes School District · 3 mi away178th of 440
ELA 73% · Math 42% - 4Macopin Middle SchoolWest Milford Township Public School District · 4.6 mi away297th of 440
ELA 50% · Math 33% - 8Pequannock Valley SchoolPequannock Township School District · 4.7 mi away97th of 440
ELA 74% · Math 63% - 8Valley Middle SchoolOakland Public School District · 4.8 mi away106th of 440
ELA 80% · Math 54% - 8Schuyler Colfax Middle SchoolWayne Township Public School District · 5.7 mi away91st of 440
ELA 78% · Math 61% - 8Lincoln Park Middle SchoolLincoln Park School District · 6.3 mi away120th of 440
ELA 75% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walter T. Bergen Middle School in?
Walter T. Bergen Middle School is part of the Bloomingdale School District district in BLOOMINGDALE, New Jersey.
Is Walter T. Bergen Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walter T. Bergen Middle School 279th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walter T. Bergen Middle School?
White 58%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 3%, Pacific Islander 3% (222 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walter T. Bergen Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07403 is $561K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.