Morton Street Middle School serves 297 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
90%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Morton Street Middle School?
297 students attend Morton Street Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Morton Street Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Street Middle School?
Morton Street Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morton Street Middle School offer ?
Morton Street Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morton Street Middle School part of?
Morton Street Middle School is part of Newark Public School District.
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