Middle School # 4
669 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Middle School #4, located at 107 Bright Street in Jersey City, NJ, serves as a neighborhood public school within the Jersey City Public Schools district. Situated in the historic and densely populated downtown area of the city, the school functions as a community hub, providing middle-grades education (typically encompassing grades 6 through 8) to a diverse local student population. Its location in the downtown district places it in a rapidly developing urban environment, making it a focal point for families living in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
As part of the Jersey City school system, the institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of an urban educational setting. Like many schools in this district, Middle School #4 emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school. The school’s presence on Bright Street marks it as a long-standing educational institution within the downtown landscape, contributing to the broader mission of providing accessible public education to the city's growing community.
As part of the Jersey City school system, the institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of an urban educational setting. Like many schools in this district, Middle School #4 emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school. The school’s presence on Bright Street marks it as a long-standing educational institution within the downtown landscape, contributing to the broader mission of providing accessible public education to the city's growing community.
669
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic | 259 |
| Black | 137 |
| Asian | 163 |
| Two or More | 18 |
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Hispanic259 (38.7 %)
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Asian163 (24.4 %)
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Black137 (20.5 %)
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White92 (13.8 %)
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Two or More18 (2.7 %)
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: | Jersey City Public Schools |
| Phone: | (201)946-5740 |
| Website: | http://ps4.jcboe.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 669 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 393 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 26 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
234
Grade 7
226
Grade 8
179
Ungraded
30
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 234 |
| Grade 7 | 226 |
| Grade 8 | 179 |
| Ungraded | 30 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 344 | 51.4% |
| Male | 325 | 48.6% |
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