Serving 327 students in grades 7-12, Midland Park Jr./sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School's student population of 327 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School is 0.40, 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
#527 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
17%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
76%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midland Park Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School is ranked #527 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Midland Park Jr./sr. High School?
327 students attend Midland Park Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Park Jr./sr. High School?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midland Park Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Midland Park Jr./sr. High School part of?
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School is part of Midland Park School District.
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