Secaucus Middle School vs. Explore Middle School
Should I attend Secaucus Middle School or Explore Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Secaucus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Explore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Secaucus Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 156 students in grades 6-8, Explore Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
499 students
156 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#227 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
149
50
Grade 7 Students
161
46
Grade 8 Students
177
60
Ungraded Students
12
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
26%
12%
% Hispanic
40%
42%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
30%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
