Highland Park Middle School

330 WAYNE STREET
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904

ms.hpschools.net/

353 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Park Middle School, located at 330 Wayne Street in Highland Park, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for the town’s adolescent learners. As part of the Highland Park Public Schools district, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment. It focuses on the developmental needs of students in the middle grades, providing a transition between elementary school and the high school setting by emphasizing critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and collaborative learning.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community feel, which reflects the broader culture of Highland Park—a town known for its diversity and progressive values. Beyond core academics, Highland Park Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school but also to become engaged and responsible members of their local and global communities.

353

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	103
Black	38
Asian	64
Two or More	27

White
121 (34.3 %)
Hispanic
103 (29.2 %)
Asian
64 (18.1 %)
Black
38 (10.8 %)
Two or More
27 (7.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Highland Park Boro School District
Phone:	(732)572-2400
Website:	http://ms.hpschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 108

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 120

Ungraded 13