Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
HILLSIDE, NJ · Hillside Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
397th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
145 HILLSIDE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205
(908)352-7664NCES ID 340729005546Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School 397th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 10th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 300 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 309 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.8% | 57.3% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.2% | 36.9% | ▲ 18.7 pts | |
| White | 10.5% | 4.9% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.9 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 $515K in zip 07205 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 Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
- #167Hillside Innovation AcademyHillside Public School District · 0.7 mi away167th of 440
ELA 91% ▲57 · Math 28% ▲17Compare - #402Union Avenue Middle SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.4 mi away402nd of 440
ELA 31% ▼3 · Math 11% =Compare - #227Kawameeh Middle SchoolTownship of Union School District · 2.1 mi away227th of 440
ELA 67% ▲33 · Math 34% ▲23Compare - #418University Middle SchoolIrvington Public School District · 2.5 mi away418th of 440
ELA 21% ▼13 · Math 10% ▼1Compare - #323Burnet Middle SchoolTownship of Union School District · 2.8 mi away323rd of 440
ELA 45% ▲11 · Math 28% ▲17Compare - #285Link Community Charter SchoolLink Community Charter School · 2.8 mi away · charter285th of 440
ELA 61% ▲27 · Math 27% ▲16Compare - #338Jefferson ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 3.2 mi away338th of 440
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ELA 50% ▲16 · Math 34% ▲23Compare
What school district is Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School in?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School is part of the Hillside Public School District district in HILLSIDE, New Jersey.
Is Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School 397th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School?
Black 57%, Hispanic 37%, White 5% (309 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07205 is $515K 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.