Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Midland Park Junior/Senior High School is a high-performing public school serving 327 students in grades 7-12 in Midland Park, New Jersey. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and a strong focus on supporting the success of all its students.

Midland Park Junior/Senior High School's academic achievements are truly impressive. The school's students excel on state assessments, with 90.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.5% proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly outpacing state averages. The school's graduation rate is also exceptional, ranging from 90.9% to 97.3% over the past few years, well above the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School and Ramsey High School, Midland Park consistently outperforms in key metrics such as test scores and graduation rates.

What sets Midland Park Junior/Senior High School apart is its ability to support the academic success of all its students, regardless of their background. The school's performance across different student subgroups, such as gender and ethnicity, is particularly noteworthy, with its Hispanic and male students ranking among the top schools in the state. This suggests that Midland Park has developed effective strategies to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive. The school's strong commitment to excellence, combined with its focus on individualized attention and support, has earned it a reputation as one of the top high schools in Midland Park School District.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 250 Prospect St
       Midland Park, NJ  07432


(201) 444-7400

District: Midland Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,201 Help


Feeder schools for Midland Park Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Godwin Elementary School
    Highland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
18.7%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Compare Details Midland Park Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 78.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midland Park Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 79.6% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (18.7%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School is 7.5. (See more...)
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Compare Midland Park Junior/Senior High School employs 45.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School is $19,201.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midland Park Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Park Junior/Senior High School 159th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Midland Park Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Midland Park Junior/Senior High School 87th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Midland Park Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Midland Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Park School District 134th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.80 143rd 574 75.1%
2004 74.61 183rd 588 68.9%
2005 74.68 184th 599 69.3%
2006 77.23 153rd 615 75.1%
2007 64.69 280th 631 55.6%
2008 74.23 174th 640 72.8%
2009 70.05 240th 664 63.9%
2010 70.47 231st 677 65.9%
2011 68.30 247th 684 63.9%
2012 74.75 200th 677 70.5%
2013 76.90 170th 704 75.9%
2014 72.35 228th 717 68.2%
2015 66.07 207th 713 71.0%
2016 72.45 173rd 713 75.7%
2017 58.15 300th 712 57.9%
2018 67.73 218th 716 69.6%
2019 69.56 210th 745 71.8%
2022 68.82 194th 745 74.0%
2023 77.41 148th 748 80.2%
2024 75.49 159th 743 78.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.93 42nd 471 91.1%
2022 61.07 134th 535 75.0%
2023 90.65 18th 505 96.4%
2024 72.48 74th 510 85.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.71 284th 680 58.2%
2019 69.15 207th 703 70.6%
2022 65.17 220th 726 69.7%
2023 72.34 183rd 720 74.6%
2024 77.77 147th 717 79.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.35 172nd 675 74.5%
2019 71.24 195th 697 72.0%
2022 71.38 174th 730 76.2%
2023 79.38 125th 718 82.6%
2024 70.58 182nd 719 74.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.52 11th 589 98.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.30 243rd 497 51.1%
2019 56.49 207th 504 58.9%
2022 52.40 225th 512 56.1%
2023 69.00 136th 509 73.3%
2024 64.33 163rd 510 68.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.67 71st 343 79.3%
2004 63.79 147th 348 57.8%
2005 75.79 86th 351 75.5%
2006 62.53 165th 357 53.8%
2007 75.76 88th 361 75.6%
2008 63.58 163rd 359 54.6%
2009 73.72 102nd 370 72.4%
2010 68.46 127th 371 65.8%
2011 76.33 77th 378 79.6%
2012 58.70 210th 388 45.9%
2013 72.62 105th 396 73.5%
2014 68.56 143rd 411 65.2%
2015 53.10 119th 406 70.7%
2016 55.98 124th 409 69.7%
2017 56.10 129th 411 68.6%
2018 60.45 108th 415 74.0%
2019 67.31 87th 416 79.1%
2021 71.73 67th 405 83.5%
2022 79.43 47th 415 88.7%
2023 69.73 76th 422 82.0%
2024 69.01 87th 426 79.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.44 81st 355 77.2%
2021 52.32 118th 333 64.6%
2023 68.61 51st 339 85.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.38 137th 403 66.0%
2019 65.89 93rd 408 77.2%
2021 67.00 88th 402 78.1%
2022 77.93 39th 414 90.6%
2023 73.92 46th 416 88.9%
2024 55.87 123rd 416 70.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.18 103rd 405 74.6%
2019 73.03 65th 407 84.0%
2021 72.07 62nd 402 84.6%
2022 75.09 53rd 410 87.1%
2023 66.13 87th 414 79.0%
2024 85.20 23rd 415 94.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.05 39th 368 89.4%
2022 84.36 31st 382 91.9%
2024 87.02 33rd 394 91.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.39 127th 340 62.6%
2019 55.59 107th 339 68.4%
2021 65.77 46th 336 86.3%
2022 74.32 40th 335 88.1%
2023 61.24 77th 335 77.0%
2024 69.56 61st 337 81.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, May 26, 2013

Open Quote Although the high school is small, it has so much to offer. My child had wonderful, caring, and highly motivated teachers. The teachers and administration are interested in the success of every child. The school has increased their offering of AP courses, has honors classes and many extra-curricular activities. A student in MPHS is not just a number. Each student has an opportunity to reach their full potential in this small nurturing environment. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Open Quote MPHS is a small school that offers all of the attributes of a larger one, including AP/Honor classes, National Honor Society,etc. The big difference is that the learning environment mirrors more of a private school. Kids (and parents!) can form great and lasting relationships with administration, faculty, and their peers. I love its "room for everyone" attitude. The Marching Band program is the best around! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 557 12 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1989 516 11 27 10 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1990 503 13 24 21 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1991 467 5 17 16 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1992 468 5 17 12 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 471 5 25 13 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 535 4 21 12 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1995 451 2 16 13 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 451 2 16 13 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 393 6 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 387 5 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 363 5 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2001 385 5 13 16 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2002 421 9 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2003 421 9 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2004 443 6 12 26 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 451 6 5 30 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 449 8 11 31 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 450 11 11 29 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 466 8 14 30 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 435 10 24 37 0 0 0 0 506
2010 437 12 17 30 0 0 0 0 496
2011 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
2012 443 9 24 38 0 1 0 0 515
2013 431 6 25 40 0 1 0 0 503
2014 411 6 25 38 0 1 1 0 482
2015 403 4 29 45 0 1 1 0 483
2016 380 5 23 53 0 2 1 0 464
2017 387 2 17 49 0 1 0 0 456
2018 366 3 19 54 0 0 0 0 442
2019 324 2 18 53 0 0 1 0 398
2020 291 1 15 54 0 0 3 0 364
2021 285 1 15 50 1 1 4 0 357
2022 267 2 13 47 1 1 6 0 337
2023 249 4 12 55 1 0 6 0 327
2024 261 4 5 65 3 0 9 0 347

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 Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 595 42.0 14.1 n/a
1989 564 39.0 14.4 n/a
1990 561 40.0 14.0 2.5
1991 505 39.0 12.9 3.8
1992 502 39.0 12.8 5.4
1993 514 43.5 11.8 7
1994 572 42.7 13.4 7.5
1995 483 41.0 11.8 8.5
1996 483 41.0 11.8 8.5
1998 426 42.0 10.1 2.3
1999 421 41.8 10.1 2.1
2000 393 39.0 10.1 2.5
2001 420 41.3 10.2 2.6
2002 465 40.6 11.5 3.2
2003 465 40.6 11.5 3.2
2004 487 41.4 11.8 4.5
2005 492 41.2 11.9 n/a
2006 499 41.0 12.2 4.8
2007 501 38.8 12.9 3.8
2008 518 34.0 15.2 1.9
2009 506 36.5 11.8 2.2
2010 496 35.0 14.1 2.2
2011 414 n/a n/a n/a
2012 515 39.9 12.8 2.1
2013 503 44.4 11.3 0.6
2014 482 44.0 10.9 6.2
2015 483 44.0 10.9 8.1
2016 464 43.0 10.7 7.3
2017 456 44.8 10.1 7.7
2018 442 46.1 9.5 7.2
2019 398 45.3 8.7 7.3
2020 364 42.1 8.6 5.5
2021 357 44.4 8.0 5.3
2022 337 43.0 7.8 5
2023 327 43.5 7.5 5.5
2024 347 45.7 7.5 4.6

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 Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 595 42.0 14.1 n/a
1989 564 39.0 14.4 n/a
1990 561 40.0 14.0 2.5
1991 505 39.0 12.9 3.8
1992 502 39.0 12.8 5.4
1993 514 43.5 11.8 7
1994 572 42.7 13.4 7.5
1995 483 41.0 11.8 8.5
1996 483 41.0 11.8 8.5
1998 426 42.0 10.1 2.3
1999 421 41.8 10.1 2.1
2000 393 39.0 10.1 2.5
2001 420 41.3 10.2 2.6
2002 465 40.6 11.5 3.2
2003 465 40.6 11.5 3.2
2004 487 41.4 11.8 4.5
2005 492 41.2 11.9 n/a
2006 499 41.0 12.2 4.8
2007 501 38.8 12.9 3.8
2008 518 34.0 15.2 1.9
2009 506 36.5 11.8 2.2
2010 496 35.0 14.1 2.2
2011 414 n/a n/a n/a
2012 515 39.9 12.8 2.1
2013 503 44.4 11.3 0.6
2014 482 44.0 10.9 6.2
2015 483 44.0 10.9 8.1
2016 464 43.0 10.7 7.3
2017 456 44.8 10.1 7.7
2018 442 46.1 9.5 7.2
2019 398 45.3 8.7 7.3
2020 364 42.1 8.6 5.5
2021 357 44.4 8.0 5.3
2022 337 43.0 7.8 5
2023 327 43.5 7.5 5.5
2024 347 45.7 7.5 4.6

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 Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $536 (2.8%) $18,665 (97.2%) $19,201

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Midland Park Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 748 Middle schools
 8.4%
Ranks 87th of 416 High schoolsRanks 76th of 422 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)88.676.1
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Park School District)88.676.1
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)67.959.7
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Midland Park School District)67.959.7
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)66.176.4
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Park School District)66.176.4
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)20.926.5
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Midland Park School District)20.926.5
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)88.990.5
 1.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Midland Park School District)88.990.5
 1.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)85.582.8
 2.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Park School District)85.582.8
 2.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)36.431.1
 5.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Midland Park School District)36.431.1
 5.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
End of Course Algebra I (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)50.847.8
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Midland Park School District)50.847.8
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Midland Park Junior/Senior High School)33.870
 36.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Midland Park School District)33.870
 36.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students398327
 17.8%
African American24
 100%
American Indian01
Asian1812
 33.3%
Hispanic5355
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White324249
 23.1%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.3%5.5%
 1.8%


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Midland Park Junior/Senior High School ranks 87th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Midland Park Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Godwin Elementary School
Elementary : Highland Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Midland Park Junior/Senior High School.

Students at Midland Park Junior/Senior High School are 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.


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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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