Excellent
#51 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 2% in state
Explore Middle School
Middle School · Hudson County Schools of Technology School District · Jersey City, NJ
A Hudson County Schools of Technology School District middle school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
180-9th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Math 73% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Explore Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 82% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Explore Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,854
Median home value
$853,700
Median rent
$2,960/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
24.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–8 | 0.1 mi | 136 | Compare → |
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| Middle School # 4Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Hoboken Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hudson County Schools of Technology School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $35,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Explore Middle School is listed in Hudson County Schools of Technology School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explore Middle School
Explore Middle School is a public middle school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, serving approximately 151 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explore Middle School
What grades does Explore Middle School serve?
Explore Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Explore Middle School?
Explore Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explore Middle School rank in NJ?
Explore Middle School ranks #51 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Explore Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Explore Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Explore Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Explore Middle School a charter school?
No, Explore Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Explore Middle School a Title I school?
No, Explore Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explore Middle School?
17.9% of students at Explore Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (201) 631-6395
- Area population (ZIP 07302)
- 55,448
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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