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.
669
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middle School # 4
Demographic Student Count
White92
Hispanic259
Black137
Asian163
Two or More18
  • Hispanic
    259 (38.7 %)
  • Asian
    163 (24.4 %)
  • Black
    137 (20.5 %)
  • White
    92 (13.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Middle School # 4
Grade Student Count
Grade 6234
Grade 7226
Grade 8179
Ungraded30
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Middle School # 4
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34451.4%
Male32548.6%
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