South River Middle School
SOUTH RIVER, NJ · South River Public School District · Grades 6-8
385th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 13%· Stable
South River Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South River Middle School 385th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 13th in 2025.
South River Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 511 students tested
South River Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 538 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 46.8% | ▲ 19.8 pts | |
| White | 54.7% | 43.7% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.4% | 4.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near South River Middle School
Typical home value $539K in zip 08882 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South River Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Hammarskjold Upper Elementary SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 1.6 mi away126th of 440
ELA 67% · Math 62% - 7Churchill Junior High SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 1.9 mi away152nd of 440
ELA 67% · Math 56% - 3Spotswood Memorial Middle SchoolSpotswood Public School District · 2.8 mi away309th of 440
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 5Joyce Kilmer SchoolMilltown School District · 3.2 mi away248th of 440
ELA 53% · Math 42% - 4Sayreville Middle SchoolSayreville School District · 3.5 mi away276th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 6Jonas Salk Middle SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 3.9 mi away182nd of 440
ELA 63% · Math 51% - 2Linwood SchoolNorth Brunswick Township School District · 4.5 mi away363rd of 440
ELA 36% · Math 24% - 4Highland Park Middle SchoolHighland Park Boro School District · 4.8 mi away298th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South River Middle School in?
South River Middle School is part of the South River Public School District district in SOUTH RIVER, New Jersey.
Is South River Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South River Middle School 385th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South River Middle School?
Hispanic 47%, White 44%, Black 4%, Asian 3% (538 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South River Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08882 is $539K 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.