Highland Elementary School

highland.mpsnj.org

281 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Midland Park, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Midland Park Public School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing, community-centered environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills. The school typically maintains a small-town atmosphere, fostering close relationships between students, staff, and families, which helps create a supportive learning culture for young learners as they transition through their formative elementary years.

Academically, Highland Elementary places a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to meet New Jersey Student Learning Standards while integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences to engage students. In addition to core academics, the school promotes character development and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to build a well-rounded foundation that prepares students for success as they advance to the upper levels of the Midland Park school system.

281

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	50
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
206 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (17.8 %)
Two or More
14 (5.0 %)
Asian
7 (2.5 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Midland Park School District
Phone:	(201)445-3880
Website:	http://highland.mpsnj.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 68

Ungraded 6