How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Halsted Middle School | Long Pond School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton, NJ | Newton, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 280 | 189 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.2% | 20.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Halsted Middle School | Long Pond School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,261 | $35,825 |
| District | Newton Public Schools | Andover Regional School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Halsted Middle School | Long Pond School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.9% | 68.3% |
| African American | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.6% | 16.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Halsted Middle School | Long Pond School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 330:1 | 199:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.8% | 11.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.