Serving 396 students in grades 7-8, New Providence Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: New Providence Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Providence, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Providence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Providence Middle School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Providence Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Providence Middle School is 0.61, 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
#171 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-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 New Providence Middle School's ranking?
New Providence Middle School is ranked #171 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New Providence Middle School often compared to?
New Providence Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend New Providence Middle School?
396 students attend New Providence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of New Providence Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Providence Middle School?
New Providence Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Providence Middle School offer ?
New Providence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Providence Middle School part of?
New Providence Middle School is part of New Providence School District.
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