How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highland Park Middle School | Linwood School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Highland Park, NJ | North Brunswick, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 349 | 761 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.0% | 54.1% |
| 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 | Highland Park Middle School | Linwood School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,851 | $26,244 |
| District | Highland Park Boro School District | North Brunswick Township Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Highland Park Middle School | Linwood School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.2% | 13.4% |
| African American | 9.5% | 20.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.3% | 47.7% |
| Asian | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highland Park Middle School | Linwood School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 362:1 | 803:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 15.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 40 | 44 |
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.