New Providence Middle School

35 PIONEER DRIVE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974

www.npsd.k12.nj.us/

398 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

New Providence Middle School (NPMS), located at 35 Pioneer Drive in New Providence, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the local district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to support students as they transition from elementary school to high school. The curriculum is focused on fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional growth, ensuring that students are prepared for the rigor of their secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, NPMS offers a vibrant school culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These offerings are intended to encourage students to explore their personal interests, build leadership skills, and engage with the broader community. Supported by an experienced faculty and an involved parent community, New Providence Middle School maintains a reputation for high standards and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the holistic development of every student.

398

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Providence Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	36
Black	10
Asian	86
Two or More	14

White
252 (63.3 %)
Asian
86 (21.6 %)
Hispanic
36 (9.0 %)
Two or More
14 (3.5 %)
Black
10 (2.5 %)

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:	New Providence School District
Phone:	(908)464-9161
Website:	http://www.npsd.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 211

Grade 8 187