Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Highland Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1.8 square miles in Highland Park, NJ. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Park Middle School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Highland Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Middle School's ranking?
Highland Park Middle School is ranked #1474 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Middle School?
349 students attend Highland Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Highland Park Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Park Middle School offer ?
Highland Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park Middle School part of?
Highland Park Middle School is part of Highland Park Boro School District.
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