Lyndhurst Middle School
Lyndhurst, NJ · Lyndhurst Public School District · Grades 6-8
234th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
Lyndhurst Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lyndhurst Middle School 234th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2022 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
Lyndhurst Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 601 students tested
Lyndhurst Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 620 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2020
| Group | Trend | 2020 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 46.6% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 39.4% | 42.7% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Lyndhurst Middle School
Typical home value $656K in zip 07071 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lyndhurst Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Pierrepont SchoolRutherford School District · 1.2 mi away71st of 440
ELA 76% · Math 68% - 6Veterans Middle SchoolNorth Arlington School District · 1.8 mi away203rd of 440
ELA 62% · Math 46% - 2Belleville Middle SchoolBelleville Public School District · 2 mi away361st of 440
ELA 42% · Math 18% - 9Union SchoolRutherford School District · 2.2 mi away57th of 440
ELA 81% · Math 68% - 7John H. Walker Middle SchoolNutley Public School District · 2.3 mi away140th of 440
ELA 73% · Math 52% - 6Alfred S. Faust Middle SchoolEast Rutherford School District · 2.3 mi away191st of 440
ELA 71% · Math 40% - 3Lincoln Middle SchoolKearny · 2.8 mi away336th of 440
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 8Wood-Ridge Intermediate SchoolWood-Ridge School District · 3.4 mi away101st of 440
ELA 73% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lyndhurst Middle School in?
Lyndhurst Middle School is part of the Lyndhurst Public School District district in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.
Is Lyndhurst Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lyndhurst Middle School 234th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lyndhurst Middle School?
White 47%, Hispanic 43%, Black 5%, Asian 3% (620 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lyndhurst Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07071 is $656K 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.