Richard Butler School
BUTLER, NJ · Butler Public School District · Grades 5-8
193rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
Richard Butler School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Richard Butler School 193rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Richard Butler School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 284 students tested
Richard Butler School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 299 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 58.9% | ▼ 24.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 35.1% | ▲ 23.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Richard Butler School
Typical home value $695K in zip 07405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Richard Butler School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Walter T. Bergen Middle SchoolBloomingdale School District · 1.7 mi away279th of 440
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 9Pearl R. Miller Middle SchoolKinnelon School District · 1.9 mi away66th of 440
ELA 80% · Math 64% - 6Lakeside SchoolPompton Lakes School District · 2.9 mi away178th of 440
ELA 73% · Math 42% - 8Pequannock Valley SchoolPequannock Township School District · 3.3 mi away97th of 440
ELA 74% · Math 63% - 8Lincoln Park Middle SchoolLincoln Park School District · 4.7 mi away120th of 440
ELA 75% · Math 55% - 8Schuyler Colfax Middle SchoolWayne Township Public School District · 4.8 mi away91st of 440
ELA 78% · Math 61% - 8Valley Middle SchoolOakland Public School District · 5.1 mi away106th of 440
ELA 80% · Math 54% - 7George Washington Middle SchoolWayne Township Public School District · 5.3 mi away163rd of 440
ELA 67% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richard Butler School in?
Richard Butler School is part of the Butler Public School District district in BUTLER, New Jersey.
Is Richard Butler School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richard Butler School 193rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Richard Butler School?
White 59%, Hispanic 35%, Asian 2%, Black 2% (299 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richard Butler School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07405 is $695K 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.