For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,071 students in 08863, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08863, NJ are Dual Language School and Fords Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08863 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08863, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08863, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Fords Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Fanning Street
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
08863, New Jersey 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
186 Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08863, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08863, NJ include Dual Language School and Fords Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08863?
2 public middle schools are located in 08863.
What is the racial composition of students in 08863?
08863 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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