Washington Middle School
HARRISON, NJ · Harrison Public Schools · Grades 6-8
318th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
Washington Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle School 318th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — declining.
Washington Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 423 students tested
Washington Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 481 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.2% | 81.3% | ▲ 17.1 pts | |
| White | 27.4% | 10.0% | ▼ 17.4 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 6.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Washington Middle School
Typical home value $579K in zip 07029 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Washington Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Discovery Charter SchoolDiscovery Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter213th of 440
ELA 67% · Math 39% - 3Lincoln Middle SchoolKearny · 1.6 mi away336th of 440
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 4Link Community Charter SchoolLink Community Charter School · 2.1 mi away · charter285th of 440
ELA 61% · Math 27% - 6Veterans Middle SchoolNorth Arlington School District · 2.6 mi away203rd of 440
ELA 62% · Math 46% - 2Belleville Middle SchoolBelleville Public School District · 3 mi away361st of 440
ELA 42% · Math 18% - 1Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 3.3 mi away428th of 440
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 1Sojourner Truth Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 3.3 mi away419th of 440
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 1John L. Costley Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 3.4 mi away427th of 440
ELA 14% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Middle School in?
Washington Middle School is part of the Harrison Public Schools district in HARRISON, New Jersey.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle School 318th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Middle School?
Hispanic 81%, White 10%, Asian 7%, Black 2% (481 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07029 is $579K 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.