Bloomfield Middle School

bms.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/

965 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Bloomfield Middle School, located at 60 Huck Road in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serves the local community as a primary educational hub for students in the middle grades. As part of the Bloomfield Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during a pivotal transitional period in a student’s life. The school environment is structured to support a diverse student body, encouraging pupils to engage with a comprehensive curriculum while participating in various extracurricular activities that aim to build character and community involvement.

In addition to its focus on core academic subjects, Bloomfield Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school staff works to implement programs that prepare students for the rigors of high school by prioritizing critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing communication between educators, students, and families, the school strives to provide a stable foundation that prepares its learners for future success in both their academic endeavors and their roles as responsible citizens.

965

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloomfield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	403
Black	244
Asian	37
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
403 (41.8 %)
White
260 (26.9 %)
Black
244 (25.3 %)
Asian
37 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Bloomfield Township School District
Phone:	(973)680-8620
Website:	http://bms.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	965
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 7 471

Grade 8 465

Ungraded 29