Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School is a six-year comprehensive public high school for students in seventh through twelfth grades in Midland Park, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 347 students in grades 7-12, Midland Park Jr./sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School's student population of 347 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Green
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School is 0.40, which is less 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
#556 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
75%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midland Park Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School is ranked #556 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Midland Park Jr./sr. High School often compared to?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Midland Park Jr./sr. High School?
347 students attend Midland Park Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midland Park Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midland Park Jr./sr. High School part of?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School is part of Midland Park School District.
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