Black River Middle School

133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930

352 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Black River Middle School (BRMS), located in Chester, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Chester School District. Situated on North Road, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and the high school experience. The curriculum focuses on academic rigor while emphasizing the social and emotional development of young adolescents, aiming to prepare students for future success in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

Beyond the classroom, Black River Middle School encourages student participation in a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong connections between students, staff, and the local community, promoting a culture of responsibility, respect, and active citizenship. By providing a well-rounded educational program, BRMS strives to help students discover their individual interests while building the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

352

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black River Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	52
Black	7
Asian	29
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
255 (72.4%)
Hispanic
52 (14.8%)
Asian
29 (8.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.3%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Chester Township School District
Phone:	(908)879-6363
Website:	http://www.chester-nj.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 123

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 132