WILLIAM ANNIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
William Annin Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Bernards Township School District school district, located in BASKING RIDGE, NJ with about 1,341 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 128 teachers, William Annin Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
William Annin Middle School (WAMS), located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is the sole middle school serving the Bernards Township School District. It is a large, high-achieving institution that serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects alongside a robust selection of electives, world languages, and performing arts programs. WAMS is consistently ranked among the top public middle schools in New Jersey, bolstered by a strong faculty, active parent involvement, and a community-wide commitment to academic excellence.
Beyond academics, William Annin is known for fostering a supportive environment that focuses on the social and emotional development of its adolescent students. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, academic clubs, STEM initiatives, and service-oriented organizations. By providing a blend of challenging coursework and varied enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic demands of the nearby Ridge High School while encouraging them to become well-rounded, responsible members of the community.
For more information, contact William Annin Middle School at (908) 204-2610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2245
(908) 204-2610
WILLIAM ANNIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in BASKING RIDGE, NJ with about 1,341 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bernards Township School District
- Total Students:
- 1,341
- Teachers:
- 128
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,341 students
- White
- 61.5%
- Asian
- 27.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.