River Dell Middle School
River Edge, NJ · River Dell Regional School District · Grades 7-8
39th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 91%· Stable
River Dell Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks River Dell Middle School 39th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 91th in 2025.
River Dell Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 563 students tested
River Dell Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 570 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 56.1% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Asian | 19.6% | 30.5% | ▲ 10.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 9.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near River Dell Middle School
Typical home value $863K in zip 07661 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near River Dell Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9East Brook Middle SchoolParamus Public School District · 1.2 mi away61st of 440
ELA 79% · Math 68% - 7David E. Owens Middle SchoolNew Milford Public School District · 1.3 mi away154th of 440
ELA 75% · Math 48% - 6Roy W. Brown Middle SchoolBergenfield Borough School District · 2.3 mi away192nd of 440
ELA 65% · Math 46% - 8Patrick M Villano SchoolEmerson Public School District · 2.4 mi away117th of 440
ELA 66% · Math 65% - 8West Brook Middle SchoolParamus Public School District · 2.8 mi away131st of 440
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 8Maywood Avenue SchoolMaywood School District · 3.1 mi away122nd of 440
ELA 70% · Math 59% - 8Westwood Regional Middle SchoolWestwood Regional School District · 3.1 mi away132nd of 440
ELA 73% · Math 55% - 4Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolTeaneck School District · 3.1 mi away280th of 440
ELA 57% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is River Dell Middle School in?
River Dell Middle School is part of the River Dell Regional School District district in River Edge, New Jersey.
Is River Dell Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks River Dell Middle School 39th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of River Dell Middle School?
White 56%, Asian 31%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 2% (570 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near River Dell Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07661 is $863K 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.