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#1553 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Middle School # 4
Middle School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
107 BRIGHT STREET, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Math 51% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle School # 4 score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middle School # 4 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloved Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,556 | Compare → |
| Regional Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| St Anthony High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 1–8 | 0.7 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–8 | 0.8 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #21 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle School # 4 is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle School # 4
Middle School # 4 is a public middle school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 751 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,553 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle School # 4
What grades does Middle School # 4 serve?
Middle School # 4 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle School # 4?
Middle School # 4 has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School # 4?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School # 4 is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle School # 4 rank in NJ?
Middle School # 4 ranks #1,553 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Middle School # 4's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle School # 4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Middle School # 4?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School # 4 has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middle School # 4 a charter school?
No, Middle School # 4 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle School # 4 a Title I school?
No, Middle School # 4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle School # 4?
51.1% of students at Middle School # 4 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
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (201) 946-5740
- Area population (ZIP 07302)
- 55,448
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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