Middle Schools in Newton Public School District

The Newton Public School District in New Jersey has one middle school, Halsted Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. Based on the available data, Halsted Middle School appears to be a below-average performing school within the district and the state of New Jersey.

Halsted Middle School is ranked 440 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency is generally below the state average, with the exception of 6th and 7th grade ELA and 8th grade Algebra I, where the school's scores are above the state average. However, the school's science proficiency rates, particularly in 8th grade, are concerning and indicate an area for improvement.

While the school's student-teacher ratio of 8.2 is relatively low, suggesting a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.61%) suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that Halsted Middle School has significant room for improvement in order to better serve the students and families of the Newton Public School District.