Bernardsville Middle School

(908)204-1916

www.shsd.org

419 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Bernardsville Middle School, located at 141 Seney Drive in Bernardsville, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Somerset Hills School District, the school is situated in a suburban community known for its emphasis on academic excellence and a supportive, small-town atmosphere. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school environment at Bernardsville Middle is characterized by a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community. Beyond core academic subjects, the school typically emphasizes a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, which aim to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on modern pedagogy and student-centered learning, the institution strives to maintain high standards of achievement while encouraging students to become engaged, responsible, and thoughtful members of the community.

419

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernardsville Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	108
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	21

White
269 (64.2%)
Hispanic
108 (25.8%)
Two or More
21 (5.0%)
Asian
18 (4.3%)
Black
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerset Hills Regional School District
Phone:	(908)204-1916
Website:	http://www.shsd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 115