The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Stewartsville Middle School
Stewartsville Middle School is a regular public school serving grades six through eight in the Greenwich Township School District, located in the unincorporated community of Stewartsville in Warren County, New Jersey. It is a small, rural school set within an established residential area of historic farmhouses and mills, with Phillipsburg about a short drive west serving as the nearest commercial hub. The community has seen rapid growth in recent years, and the school reflects that modestly expanding population.
Academically, the school’s performance across the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) shows a clear strength in English language arts. In the most recent testing year, proficiency rates in each grade level were well above the midpoint among districts in Warren County, a set that includes both elementary and secondary schools. The overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places Stewartsville Middle School in the top quartile relative to other Warren County districts. The seventh-grade ELA rate and the eighth-grade ELA rate both land comfortably above the county’s median, and the sixth-grade ELA rate is even higher. This is a consistent signal that reading and writing instruction is a relative strength here.
Math proficiency is more varied. The sixth and seventh grade rates are roughly at the county median, but the eighth grade math proficiency rate climbs notably higher, exceeding the county median by a considerable margin. That jump is unusual and worth noting; a parent may want to ask whether the school concentrates stronger math teachers or curriculum in the eighth grade, or whether a different cohort effect is at play. Eighth graders are also tested in science, and the science proficiency rate is markedly low, a considerable drop from the math and ELA results. This is not unusual for middle schools statewide, though the gap here is particularly wide, and a family with a strong interest in science might want to discuss how the school supports that subject.
Because Stewartsville Middle School only covers the middle grades, there is no graduation rate or high school outcomes to evaluate. The school does not yet serve tested grades for high school accountability measures, and data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing were not available in the provided information. Special population counts for students with IEPs and English learners were also missing, so it is not possible to assess how the school supports those groups from this data.
The student body is small for a three-grade middle school. Enrollment is predominantly white, with notable shares of Hispanic and Black students, and a smaller Asian presence. Just over one in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that is low compared to many New Jersey districts. No information was available on whether the school receives Title I funding.
Housing in the area reflects the rural, commuter-friendly setting. Home values in the ZIP code are somewhat below the state average but above the national figure, and the county’s housing market shows moderate activity with a median listing price that has been rising. The typical mortgage payment would be a significant share of a median household income, but still below the state benchmark. This is not a high-cost area by New Jersey standards, but it is not inexpensive either.
The district itself, Greenwich Township School District, showed no publicly reported recent changes or strategic initiatives of note in the materials reviewed. A parent moving into the area may want to check directly with the district on any upcoming curriculum updates or facility plans.
In sum, Stewartsville Middle School offers a solid academic experience particularly in literacy, with math that varies by grade and science that warrants a closer look. It is a small school in a small, growing rural community, and its student demographics are less diverse than the state average. Families who value a tight-knit setting and strong ELA results will find it appealing. Those with children who need special education services or English language support should seek additional information directly, as the available data does not speak to those programs.
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