School Overview
Park Middle School, located at 580 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. With a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, Park Middle School offers a range of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities, such as the arts, music, and technology, aimed at preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong sense of community through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining high academic standards while providing resources to support diverse learning needs. As a key institution within the Scotch Plains-Fanwood district, Park Middle School is committed to creating a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to become responsible, inquisitive, and active members of their local community.
917
Total Students
80.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White528
Hispanic160
Black79
Asian101
Two or More47
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    528 (57.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    160 (17.4 %)
  • Asian
    101 (11.0 %)
  • Black
    79 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    47 (5.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
Phone: (908)322-4445
Website: http://www.spfk12.org/parkms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 63
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Grade 5 222
Grade 6 216
Grade 7 236
Grade 8 232
Ungraded 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5222
Grade 6216
Grade 7236
Grade 8232
Ungraded11
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43747.7%
Male48052.3%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)