New Providence Middle School

Summary:

New Providence Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the affluent New Providence School District in New Jersey. With a student population of 398, the school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, New Providence Middle School is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, 85.1% of 7th-grade students and 74.2% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 55.7% and 55.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, 71.9% of 7th-graders and 37% of 8th-graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 33.8% and 17.8%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for Asian, Hispanic, and special education students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School and Central Middle School, New Providence Middle School stands out as a top performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both core subjects. This sustained excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality, equitable education to its diverse student population, which includes a majority of White students (63.32%) and significant Asian (21.61%) and Hispanic (9.05%) representation.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 35 Pioneer Drive
       New Providence, NJ  07974


(908) 464-9161

District: New Providence School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,397 Help


Students who attend New Providence Middle School usually attend:

High:    New Providence High School

Feeder schools for New Providence Middle School:

Elementary:    Allen W. Roberts School
    Salt Brook School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.3%
Asian:
21.6%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.3% Help


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Compare Details New Providence Middle School ranks better than 95.3% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.3%), Asian (21.6%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Providence Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Providence Middle School is $9,397.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

New Providence Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Providence Middle School 35th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See New Providence Middle School in the ranking list.)

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New Providence School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Providence School District 25th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Providence Middle School

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Rank History for all students at New Providence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.73 35th 574 93.9%
2004 83.71 68th 588 88.4%
2005 90.43 6th 599 99.0%
2006 87.02 25th 615 95.9%
2007 86.75 12th 631 98.1%
2008 87.59 20th 640 96.9%
2009 88.07 15th 664 97.7%
2010 87.71 27th 677 96.0%
2011 86.14 41st 684 94.0%
2012 87.44 35th 677 94.8%
2013 86.13 45th 704 93.6%
2014 87.55 30th 717 95.8%
2015 88.59 35th 713 95.1%
2016 88.19 34th 713 95.2%
2017 90.91 21st 712 97.1%
2018 90.65 21st 716 97.1%
2019 92.12 19th 745 97.4%
2022 93.04 27th 745 96.4%
2023 90.91 35th 748 95.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at New Providence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.06 49th 471 89.6%
2019 88.53 27th 492 94.5%
2022 86.81 35th 535 93.5%
2023 87.96 26th 505 94.9%
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Rank History for Female students at New Providence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.42 29th 680 95.7%
2019 91.34 33rd 703 95.3%
2022 92.86 31st 726 95.7%
2023 89.83 50th 720 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at New Providence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.61 38th 675 94.4%
2019 93.54 32nd 697 95.4%
2022 94.82 26th 730 96.4%
2023 92.17 37th 718 94.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at New Providence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.79 11th 200 94.5%
2019 89.24 3rd 199 98.5%
2022 88.71 6th 200 97.0%
2023 88.66 7th 201 96.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Providence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.40 50th 504 90.1%
2022 76.85 82nd 591 86.1%
2023 95.25 12th 587 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at New Providence Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.66 25th 497 95.0%
2019 90.20 24th 504 95.2%
2022 89.15 30th 512 94.1%
2023 79.64 71st 509 86.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for New Providence Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 161 4 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1993 174 6 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1994 184 2 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1995 215 0 15 4 4 n/a n/a 0 238
1996 215 0 15 4 4 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 234 5 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1999 224 4 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2000 242 1 27 6 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 277 1 31 8 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2002 313 2 27 10 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 313 2 27 10 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 302 1 22 15 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 281 4 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2006 288 5 21 18 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 294 4 27 21 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 277 0 29 20 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2009 279 5 30 14 0 3 0 0 331
2010 259 5 37 28 0 3 0 0 332
2011 258 3 46 30 0 0 0 0 337
2013 271 5 56 22 1 1 0 0 356
2014 275 5 70 24 0 0 0 0 374
2015 290 5 56 26 1 0 1 0 379
2016 272 7 55 29 1 1 2 0 367
2017 268 6 58 26 0 1 2 0 361
2018 286 5 53 42 0 0 0 0 386
2019 298 6 72 34 1 0 0 0 411
2020 286 5 75 33 0 0 2 0 401
2021 276 7 69 42 0 0 3 0 397
2022 250 9 74 36 0 0 7 0 376
2023 252 10 86 36 0 0 14 0 398

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Providence Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 183 11.0 16.6 2.2
1993 207 12.5 16.6 1.4
1994 208 12.5 16.6 1.9
1995 238 17.5 13.6 2.9
1996 238 17.5 13.6 2.9
1998 262 18.0 14.6 2.7
1999 253 20.6 12.3 0.4
2000 276 22.7 12.2 2.5
2001 317 22.8 13.9 2.2
2002 352 28.6 12.3 2.6
2003 352 28.6 12.3 2.6
2004 340 29.1 11.7 2.4
2005 324 26.6 12.2 n/a
2006 335 25.6 13.1 2.4
2007 346 23.0 15.0 1.2
2008 326 19.0 17.2 1.5
2009 331 28.1 12.7 1.2
2010 332 20.0 16.6 2.7
2011 337 19.8 17.0 2.4
2013 356 30.2 11.7 3.7
2014 374 29.9 12.5 4
2015 379 30.0 12.6 5.3
2016 367 29.0 12.6 5.4
2017 361 30.9 11.6 4.4
2018 386 30.8 12.5 4.4
2019 411 32.8 12.5 3.6
2020 401 32.6 12.3 2.7
2021 397 33.2 11.9 1.5
2022 376 31.9 11.7 2.1
2023 398 31.5 12.6 1.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Providence Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 183 11.0 16.6 2.2
1993 207 12.5 16.6 1.4
1994 208 12.5 16.6 1.9
1995 238 17.5 13.6 2.9
1996 238 17.5 13.6 2.9
1998 262 18.0 14.6 2.7
1999 253 20.6 12.3 0.4
2000 276 22.7 12.2 2.5
2001 317 22.8 13.9 2.2
2002 352 28.6 12.3 2.6
2003 352 28.6 12.3 2.6
2004 340 29.1 11.7 2.4
2005 324 26.6 12.2 n/a
2006 335 25.6 13.1 2.4
2007 346 23.0 15.0 1.2
2008 326 19.0 17.2 1.5
2009 331 28.1 12.7 1.2
2010 332 20.0 16.6 2.7
2011 337 19.8 17.0 2.4
2013 356 30.2 11.7 3.7
2014 374 29.9 12.5 4
2015 379 30.0 12.6 5.3
2016 367 29.0 12.6 5.4
2017 361 30.9 11.6 4.4
2018 386 30.8 12.5 4.4
2019 411 32.8 12.5 3.6
2020 401 32.6 12.3 2.7
2021 397 33.2 11.9 1.5
2022 376 31.9 11.7 2.1
2023 398 31.5 12.6 1.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Providence Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (4.2%) $9,001 (95.8%) $9,397

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Providence Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 748 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Providence Middle School)93.785.1
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Providence School District)93.785.1
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Providence Middle School)78.671.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Providence School District)78.671.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (New Providence Middle School)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Providence School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9588
 7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Providence Middle School)84.474.2
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Providence School District)84.474.2
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Providence Middle School)7237
 35%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Providence School District)7237
 35%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (New Providence Middle School)10096.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Providence School District)10096.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (New Providence Middle School)10096.7
 3.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Providence School District)83.370.7
 12.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411398
 3.2%
African American610
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian7286
 19.4%
Hispanic3436
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White298252
 15.4%
Two or More Races014
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.6%1.3%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Providence Middle School

Students at New Providence Middle School are 63% White, 22% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Yes! New Providence Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 35th of 748 New Jersey middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended New Providence Middle School.

Students who attend New Providence Middle School usually go on to attend New Providence High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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