- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highland Park, NJ
Highland Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340717006118
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Highland Park, NJ.
School address
District: Highland Park Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340717006118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Highland Park Middle School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 340717006118 · Highland Park, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12.5:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Park High School (493 students)
Highland Park Middle School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Park
Highland Park High School
493 students
- Bartle Element
Bartle Elementary School
405 students
- This school
Highland Park Middle School
349 students
- Irving Primary
Irving Primary School
326 students
What this shows Highland Park Middle School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Middle School compares
Highland Park Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 20% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,851
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Asian 14.9%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Highland Park Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Park Boro School District reports $25,851 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Middle School
How many students attend Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has 349 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highland Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Middle School?
35.4% of students at Highland Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Middle School is White at 34.2% of enrollment, in Highland Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park Middle School rank among public schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Highland Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland Park Boro School District?
Besides Highland Park Middle School, Highland Park Boro School District also operates Highland Park High School (493 students), Bartle Elementary School (405 students), and Irving Primary School (326 students). See the Highland Park Boro School District district page for the complete list.