Black River Middle School
Chester, NJ · Chester Township School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
73rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
133 Rt. 513 - North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
(908)879-6363NCES ID 340306004194Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Black River Middle School 73rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 84th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 342 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 330 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.4% | 74.2% | ▼ 14.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 12.1% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 8.8% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $927K in zip 07930 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Black River Middle School
- #6Mountain View SchoolMendham Borough School District · 3.8 mi away6th of 440
ELA 90% ▲14 · Math 83% ▲16Compare - #218Eisenhower Middle SchoolRoxbury Township School District · 4.8 mi away218th of 440
ELA 64% ▼12 · Math 40% ▼27Compare - #205Mount Olive Middle SchoolMount Olive Township School District · 5.3 mi away205th of 440
ELA 60% ▼16 · Math 47% ▼20Compare - #301Lincoln/Roosevelt SchoolRoxbury Township School District · 5.5 mi away301st of 440
ELA 45% ▼31 · Math 37% ▼30Compare - #85Long Valley Middle SchoolWashington Township School District · 5.9 mi away85th of 440
ELA 78% ▲2 · Math 62% ▼5Compare - #1Mendham Township Middle SchoolMendham Township School District · 6.3 mi away1st of 440
ELA 97% ▲21 · Math 89% ▲22Compare - #125Randolph Middle SchoolRandolph Township School District · 6.6 mi away125th of 440
ELA 71% ▼5 · Math 59% ▼8Compare - #87Bernardsville Middle SchoolSomerset Hills Regional School District · 6.9 mi away87th of 440
ELA 78% ▲2 · Math 61% ▼6Compare
What school district is Black River Middle School in?
Black River Middle School is part of the Chester Township School District district in Chester, New Jersey.
Is Black River Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Black River Middle School 73rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Black River Middle School?
White 74%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 9%, Black 2% (330 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Black River Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07930 is $927K 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.