HALSTED MIDDLE SCHOOL

Halsted Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Newton Public School District school district, located in NEWTON, NJ with about 329 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Halsted Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Halsted Middle School, located in Newton, New Jersey, serves students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Newton Public School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, offering a curriculum designed to build academic proficiency while fostering personal and social development. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills, prepare for the rigors of high school, and engage in a variety of extracurricular activities.

Beyond the standard academic program, Halsted Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community responsibility. The faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their students through differentiated instruction and a commitment to character education. By balancing a robust core curriculum—including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with opportunities in the arts and athletics, the school aims to help students navigate their middle school years with confidence and academic readiness.

For more information, contact Halsted Middle School at (973) 383-7440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.