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Explore Middle School

180-9th St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Top 20%
Serving 152 students in grades 6-8, Explore Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Explore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Explore Middle School's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
152 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Explore Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explore Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#385 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Explore Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Explore Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Explore Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Explore Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Explore Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Explore Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Explore Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Explore Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Explore Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Explore Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Explore Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Explore Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Explore Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explore Middle School's ranking?
Explore Middle School is ranked #385 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Explore Middle School often compared to?
Explore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy I, Infinity Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Explore Middle School?
152 students attend Explore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Explore Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore Middle School?
Explore Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Explore Middle School offer ?
Explore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Explore Middle School part of?
Explore Middle School is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is Explore Middle School located?
Explore Middle School is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown Jersey City.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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