Secaucus Middle School

(201)974-2025

www.sboe.org

470 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Secaucus Middle School, located at 11 Mill Ridge Road in Secaucus, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the local district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while focusing on both core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—and the development of essential social and emotional skills necessary for the adolescent years.

Beyond the classroom, Secaucus Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities encourage students to explore their personal interests, build leadership skills, and engage with their peers in a collaborative setting. By maintaining a focus on academic excellence, character development, and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in high school and beyond.

470

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Secaucus Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	179
Black	18
Asian	139
Two or More	5

Hispanic
179 (38.2 %)
Asian
139 (29.6 %)
White
128 (27.3 %)
Black
18 (3.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Secaucus School District
Phone:	(201)974-2025
Website:	http://www.sboe.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 137

Grade 7 157

Grade 8 163

Ungraded 13