Middle School serves 628 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
628 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)57%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
49%
32%
Black
37%
15%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Middle School?
628 students attend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School?
Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School offer ?
Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Middle School part of?
Middle School is part of Hackensack School District.
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