Whitney M Young Middle School serves 334 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
3%
34%
Black
96%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney M Young Middle School?
334 students attend Whitney M Young Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whitney M Young Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney M Young Middle School?
Whitney M Young Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitney M Young Middle School offer ?
Whitney M Young Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Whitney M Young Middle School part of?
Whitney M Young Middle School is part of Jersey City Public Schools.
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