Excellent
#185 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
New Providence Middle School
Middle School · New Providence School District · New Providence, NJ
A middle school in New Providence, NJ where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 PIONEER DRIVE, New Providence, NJ 07974
- Math 75% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Providence Middle School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 81% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Providence 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Providence), 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
$168,860
Median home value
$726,000
Median rent
$2,042/mo
College educated
69%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07974; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Learning Center New ProvidenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–9 | 0.8 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Flex SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| FlexschoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Columbia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 536 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
New Providence School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,288NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Providence Middle School is listed in New Providence School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Providence Middle School
New Providence Middle School is a public middle school in New Providence, NJ, part of New Providence School District, serving approximately 417 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Providence Middle School
What grades does New Providence Middle School serve?
New Providence Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend New Providence Middle School?
New Providence Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Providence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Providence Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Providence Middle School rank in NJ?
New Providence Middle School ranks #185 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is New Providence Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Providence Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 New Providence Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Providence Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Providence Middle School a charter school?
No, New Providence Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Providence Middle School a Title I school?
No, New Providence Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Providence Middle School?
1.0% of students at New Providence 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.4%
- Phone
- (908) 464-9161
- Area population (ZIP 07974)
- 12,737
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 07974; 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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