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#382 of 534 private schools in NJ

Newmark School

Middle School · Scotch Plains, NJ

A private middle school in Scotch Plains, NJ serving grades 2nd – 8th.

Private

1000 CELLAR AVE, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

  • 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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School Day Length5.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,044
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment89
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Newmark School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$173,564

Median home value

$696,900

Median rent

$1,816/mo

College educated

65%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White77.5%
Black7.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian3.4%
Two or More3.4%
Pacific Islander1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
WestlakeEnrollment path unverified6.34–120.7 mi53Compare →
Honor Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6private3–121.0 mi75Compare →
Carl H. Kumpf SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.06–81.2 mi531Compare →
Colonia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.76–81.3 mi587Compare →

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.

Newmark School is listed in Scotch Plains, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Newmark School

Newmark School is a private middle school in Scotch Plains, NJ, serving approximately 89 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newmark School

What grades does Newmark School serve?

Newmark School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.

How many students attend Newmark School?

Newmark School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newmark School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newmark School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Newmark School rank in NJ?

Newmark School ranks #382 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Newmark School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newmark School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Newmark School a private school?

Yes, Newmark School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Newmark School a religious school?

No, Newmark School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
2nd – 8th
Enrollment
89
Gender Split
83% M / 17% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County
Area population (ZIP 07076)
24,667
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
42.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 07076; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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