Serving 417 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 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- 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 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
New Providence Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Providence Middle School is 0.59, 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
#167 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
59%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Providence Middle School's ranking?
New Providence Middle School is ranked #167 out of 2,201 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
417 students attend New Providence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of New Providence Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Providence Middle School?
New Providence Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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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