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 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
628 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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%
11%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
37%
14%
White
9%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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