Secaucus Middle School

Summary:

Secaucus Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Secaucus, New Jersey, with a student population of 470. The school is part of the Secaucus School District, which is ranked 338 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Secaucus Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on NJSLA assessments across all grade levels and subjects, with 60.9% of 6th graders, 64.4% of 7th graders, and 62.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 49%, 55.7%, and 55.3%, respectively. In mathematics, the school had 37.2% of 6th graders, 36.3% of 7th graders, and 28.9% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 34.3%, 33.8%, and 17.8%. The school also stands out in its Algebra I and Geometry performance, with 100% of students taking the Algebra I end-of-course exam and 8th-grade Algebra I exam being proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 35.1% and 66%, respectively. Similarly, 92.3% of students taking the Geometry end-of-course exam and 8th-grade Geometry exam were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.2% and 80.8%.

Secaucus Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of New Jersey middle schools, with a ranking of 220 out of 748 in 2022-2023, placing it in the top 30% of middle schools in the state. The school's performance across various student subgroups is also noteworthy, with the school ranking 182 out of 718 for male students, 105 out of 201 for Asian students, and 226 out of 587 for Hispanic students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.3% in 2016-2017 to 14.9% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. Compared to nearby schools like Lyndhurst Middle School, Union Hill Middle School, and Lincoln School, Secaucus Middle School outperforms them in academic metrics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11 Mill Ridge Road
       Secaucus, NJ  07094


(201) 974-2025

District: Secaucus School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,873 Help


Students who attend Secaucus Middle School usually attend:

High:    Secaucus High School

Feeder schools for Secaucus Middle School:

Elementary:    Clarendon School
    Huber Street School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.1%
Asian:
29.6%
White:
27.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Compare Details Secaucus Middle School ranks better than 70.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Secaucus Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.1%), Asian (29.6%), White (27.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Secaucus Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Secaucus Middle School is $8,873.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Secaucus Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Secaucus Middle School 220th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Secaucus Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Secaucus School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Secaucus School District 338th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Secaucus Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.20 237th 574 58.7%
2004 58.89 320th 588 45.6%
2005 61.46 312th 599 47.9%
2006 60.55 327th 615 46.8%
2007 58.07 350th 631 44.5%
2008 58.23 344th 640 46.3%
2009 61.94 325th 664 51.1%
2010 61.71 325th 677 52.0%
2011 62.72 310th 684 54.7%
2012 65.97 291st 677 57.0%
2013 67.74 264th 704 62.5%
2014 64.75 297th 717 58.6%
2015 63.07 234th 713 67.2%
2016 68.47 201st 713 71.8%
2017 69.24 210th 712 70.5%
2018 63.28 250th 716 65.1%
2019 58.23 306th 745 58.9%
2021 54.42 258th 652 60.4%
2022 61.26 251st 745 66.3%
2023 65.16 220th 748 70.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.66 50th 227 78.0%
2022 45.86 119th 270 55.9%
2023 45.94 132nd 288 54.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.20 395th 471 16.1%
2019 21.00 430th 492 12.6%
2021 29.59 284th 401 29.2%
2022 36.06 307th 535 42.6%
2023 48.71 205th 505 59.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.06 175th 522 66.5%
2019 58.77 162nd 541 70.1%
2021 49.90 185th 467 60.4%
2022 59.09 135th 549 75.4%
2023 54.05 197th 568 65.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.23 288th 680 57.6%
2019 56.98 318th 703 54.8%
2021 58.33 211th 625 66.2%
2022 61.67 252nd 726 65.3%
2023 57.14 281st 720 61.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.00 236th 675 65.0%
2019 58.97 283rd 697 59.4%
2021 51.00 269th 635 57.6%
2022 58.73 255th 730 65.1%
2023 70.54 182nd 718 74.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.25 108th 200 46.0%
2019 59.38 86th 199 56.8%
2021 48.11 78th 147 46.9%
2022 46.11 116th 200 42.0%
2023 54.27 105th 201 47.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.72 171st 504 66.1%
2019 50.81 248th 524 52.7%
2021 48.09 206th 480 57.1%
2022 57.36 191st 591 67.7%
2023 53.38 226th 587 61.5%
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Rank History for White students at Secaucus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.76 317th 497 36.2%
2019 29.52 385th 504 23.6%
2021 24.65 354th 435 18.6%
2022 30.42 365th 512 28.7%
2023 48.32 257th 509 49.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Secaucus Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 155 2 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1991 163 0 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1992 169 0 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 185 1 19 16 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 169 0 17 21 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 165 1 35 27 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1996 165 1 35 27 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 156 0 25 37 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 167 1 28 41 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2000 177 5 39 41 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 177 6 34 43 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 182 15 43 37 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 182 15 43 37 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 179 2 54 56 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2005 177 6 53 70 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 186 7 55 76 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 152 6 52 70 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2008 141 9 65 69 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2009 163 10 63 83 0 2 0 0 321
2010 156 9 58 82 0 1 0 0 306
2011 145 10 61 76 0 1 0 0 293
2012 155 6 73 71 0 2 2 0 309
2013 145 7 84 76 0 2 0 0 314
2014 148 12 86 95 0 2 0 0 343
2015 164 16 95 97 0 4 0 0 376
2016 147 14 74 97 0 2 1 0 335
2017 187 22 101 144 0 0 2 0 456
2018 193 28 104 142 0 1 5 0 473
2019 176 27 125 167 0 2 9 0 506
2020 179 22 126 195 0 2 7 0 531
2021 166 18 133 190 0 1 6 0 514
2022 149 17 131 197 0 0 5 0 499
2023 128 18 139 179 0 0 5 1 470

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 Secaucus Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 176 11.0 16.0 8
1991 177 10.0 17.7 13.6
1992 192 10.0 19.2 11.5
1993 221 11.5 19.2 12.2
1994 207 11.9 17.4 15
1995 228 13.5 16.9 14
1996 228 13.5 16.9 14
1998 218 16.1 13.5 n/a
1999 237 15.5 15.3 11.8
2000 262 13.9 18.8 23.7
2001 260 15.3 17.0 21.5
2002 277 16.6 16.7 19.5
2003 277 16.6 16.7 19.5
2004 291 18.6 15.6 20.6
2005 306 21.5 14.2 n/a
2006 324 20.5 15.8 25.9
2007 280 21.3 13.1 19.6
2008 284 17.0 16.7 26.4
2009 321 20.5 14.0 27.7
2010 306 21.0 14.5 26.8
2011 293 17.7 16.5 27
2012 309 21.2 14.5 26.2
2013 314 23.7 13.2 31.5
2014 343 25.2 13.6 30.9
2015 376 30.0 12.5 29.3
2016 335 33.0 10.1 33.7
2017 456 47.6 9.5 21.3
2018 473 42.0 11.2 31.9
2019 506 44.7 11.3 32.6
2020 531 45.5 11.6 32.8
2021 514 45.2 11.3 30.9
2022 499 44.2 11.2 26.7
2023 470 41.7 11.2 28.9

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 Secaucus Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 176 11.0 16.0 8
1991 177 10.0 17.7 13.6
1992 192 10.0 19.2 11.5
1993 221 11.5 19.2 12.2
1994 207 11.9 17.4 15
1995 228 13.5 16.9 14
1996 228 13.5 16.9 14
1998 218 16.1 13.5 n/a
1999 237 15.5 15.3 11.8
2000 262 13.9 18.8 23.7
2001 260 15.3 17.0 21.5
2002 277 16.6 16.7 19.5
2003 277 16.6 16.7 19.5
2004 291 18.6 15.6 20.6
2005 306 21.5 14.2 n/a
2006 324 20.5 15.8 25.9
2007 280 21.3 13.1 19.6
2008 284 17.0 16.7 26.4
2009 321 20.5 14.0 27.7
2010 306 21.0 14.5 26.8
2011 293 17.7 16.5 27
2012 309 21.2 14.5 26.2
2013 314 23.7 13.2 31.5
2014 343 25.2 13.6 30.9
2015 376 30.0 12.5 29.3
2016 335 33.0 10.1 33.7
2017 456 47.6 9.5 21.3
2018 473 42.0 11.2 31.9
2019 506 44.7 11.3 32.6
2020 531 45.5 11.6 32.8
2021 514 45.2 11.3 30.9
2022 499 44.2 11.2 26.7
2023 470 41.7 11.2 28.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Secaucus Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $645 (7.3%) $8,228 (92.7%) $8,873

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Secaucus Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 306th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 220th of 748 Middle schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Secaucus Middle School)64.560.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Secaucus School District)64.160.9
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Secaucus Middle School)41.637.2
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Secaucus School District)41.437.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Secaucus Middle School)59.564.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Secaucus School District)59.564.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Secaucus Middle School)46.236.3
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Secaucus School District)46.236.3
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Secaucus Middle School)61.462.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Secaucus School District)61.462.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Secaucus Middle School)39.328.9
 10.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Secaucus School District)39.328.9
 10.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Secaucus Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (Secaucus School District)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Secaucus Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Secaucus School District)46.131.9
 14.2%
   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 Students506470
 7.1%
African American2718
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian125139
 11.2%
Hispanic167179
 7.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White176128
 27.3%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.6%28.9%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Secaucus Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Secaucus Middle School.

Secaucus Middle School ranks 220th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Secaucus Middle School are 38% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 27% White, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Secaucus Middle School usually go on to attend Secaucus 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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