Prospect Park Middle School serves 143 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Prospect Park Middle School's student population of 143 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prospect Park Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
76%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prospect Park Middle School?
143 students attend Prospect Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Prospect Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Park Middle School?
Prospect Park Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prospect Park Middle School offer ?
Prospect Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Prospect Park Middle School part of?
Prospect Park Middle School is part of Prospect Park Public School District.
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