Halsted Middle School

Public 5-8

 59 Halsted Street
       Newton, NJ  07860


(973) 383-7440

District: Newton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
404th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,163 Help


Students who attend Halsted Middle School usually attend:

High:    Newton High School

Feeder schools for Halsted Middle School:

Elementary:    Merriam Avenue School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.9%
Hispanic:
43.6%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Compare Details Halsted Middle School ranks worse than 54.4% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.13. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.9%), Hispanic (43.6%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Halsted Middle School is 8.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Halsted Middle School is $8,163.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Halsted Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Halsted Middle School 404th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Halsted Middle School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Newton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Public School District 425th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Halsted Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Halsted Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.76 322nd 574 43.9%
2004 60.03 313th 588 46.8%
2005 72.87 205th 599 65.8%
2006 64.69 301st 615 51.1%
2007 57.48 358th 631 43.3%
2008 57.29 356th 640 44.4%
2009 53.91 394th 664 40.7%
2010 55.29 392nd 677 42.1%
2011 58.42 352nd 684 48.5%
2012 59.52 344th 677 49.2%
2013 48.01 433rd 704 38.5%
2014 47.58 425th 717 40.7%
2015 38.12 444th 713 37.7%
2016 44.35 407th 713 42.9%
2017 38.20 452nd 712 36.5%
2018 28.84 532nd 716 25.7%
2019 38.94 466th 745 37.4%
2021 27.55 447th 652 31.4%
2022 36.44 464th 745 37.7%
2023 35.23 465th 748 37.8%
2024 42.13 404th 743 45.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Halsted Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.06 425th 471 9.8%
2019 25.37 390th 492 20.7%
2021 29.52 285th 401 28.9%
2022 28.54 395th 535 26.2%
2023 27.83 381st 505 24.6%
2024 42.28 250th 510 51.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Halsted Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.13 364th 522 30.3%
2019 41.45 311th 541 42.5%
2021 27.17 348th 467 25.5%
2022 37.50 332nd 549 39.5%
2023 43.30 291st 568 48.8%
2024 53.29 223rd 584 61.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Halsted Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.50 534th 680 21.5%
2019 35.64 476th 703 32.3%
2021 30.34 420th 625 32.8%
2022 32.57 472nd 726 35.0%
2023 38.90 407th 720 43.5%
2024 44.68 371st 717 48.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Halsted Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.69 454th 675 32.7%
2019 41.69 410th 697 41.2%
2021 27.65 426th 635 32.9%
2022 42.73 386th 730 47.1%
2023 31.79 480th 718 33.1%
2024 41.06 393rd 719 45.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Halsted Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.22 112th 361 69.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Halsted Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.85 419th 504 16.9%
2019 40.96 307th 524 41.4%
2021 41.66 252nd 480 47.5%
2022 43.83 301st 591 49.1%
2023 39.54 337th 587 42.6%
2024 48.91 266th 589 54.8%
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Rank History for White students at Halsted Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.38 457th 497 8.0%
2019 26.40 402nd 504 20.2%
2021 13.91 412th 435 5.3%
2022 26.30 406th 512 20.7%
2023 27.54 387th 509 24.0%
2024 30.51 372nd 510 27.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Halsted Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 368 6 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1989 356 9 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1990 355 7 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 367 14 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1992 344 13 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 352 17 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 357 20 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 330 18 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 330 18 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1998 338 15 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 334 13 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 338 18 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2001 329 20 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2002 346 24 6 21 3 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 346 24 6 21 3 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 266 20 8 17 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 253 19 5 19 3 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 243 23 6 23 5 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 216 20 8 21 4 n/a n/a 0 269
2008 209 27 13 20 3 n/a n/a 0 272
2009 208 27 9 20 2 4 0 0 270
2010 190 36 12 19 0 3 0 0 260
2011 183 32 10 20 0 0 0 0 245
2012 169 31 7 26 0 0 0 0 233
2013 107 15 5 22 0 0 1 0 150
2014 171 17 2 27 0 2 1 0 220
2015 238 19 6 32 0 3 1 0 299
2016 211 32 8 57 0 5 3 0 316
2017 219 25 9 71 0 2 8 0 334
2018 209 25 12 74 1 3 5 0 329
2019 203 27 14 91 1 4 5 0 345
2020 206 35 17 99 1 1 7 0 366
2021 177 38 13 118 0 1 8 0 355
2022 162 29 7 116 0 1 16 0 331
2023 158 26 8 115 0 0 11 0 318
2024 130 24 5 129 0 0 8 0 296

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 Halsted Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 32.0 11.8 n/a
1989 376 32.0 11.7 n/a
1990 371 31.0 11.9 12.9
1991 392 32.0 12.2 21.9
1992 374 31.0 12.0 24.1
1993 378 32.1 11.8 24.9
1994 392 31.9 12.3 19.9
1995 360 31.6 11.4 20.8
1996 360 31.6 11.4 20.8
1998 367 35.6 10.3 23.4
1999 362 35.4 10.2 23.5
2000 372 35.9 10.4 39.2
2001 367 33.6 10.9 33.2
2002 400 35.4 11.3 32.8
2003 400 35.4 11.3 32.8
2004 313 30.0 10.4 31.6
2005 299 30.0 10.0 n/a
2006 300 30.0 10.0 29.3
2007 269 27.0 10.0 28.6
2008 272 22.0 12.4 32.4
2009 270 26.3 8.5 32.2
2010 260 23.0 11.3 36.5
2011 245 21.4 11.4 41.2
2012 233 25.1 9.2 40.3
2013 150 24.1 6.2 37.3
2014 220 23.5 9.3 39.5
2015 299 29.0 10.3 47.5
2016 316 29.0 10.8 47.2
2017 334 29.5 11.3 46.4
2018 329 31.5 10.4 44.4
2019 345 31.0 11.1 44.3
2020 366 32.0 11.4 45.4
2021 355 32.0 11.0 48.2
2022 331 34.0 9.7 36
2023 318 36.5 8.7 37.1
2024 296 35.9 8.2 45.6

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 Halsted Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 32.0 11.8 n/a
1989 376 32.0 11.7 n/a
1990 371 31.0 11.9 12.9
1991 392 32.0 12.2 21.9
1992 374 31.0 12.0 24.1
1993 378 32.1 11.8 24.9
1994 392 31.9 12.3 19.9
1995 360 31.6 11.4 20.8
1996 360 31.6 11.4 20.8
1998 367 35.6 10.3 23.4
1999 362 35.4 10.2 23.5
2000 372 35.9 10.4 39.2
2001 367 33.6 10.9 33.2
2002 400 35.4 11.3 32.8
2003 400 35.4 11.3 32.8
2004 313 30.0 10.4 31.6
2005 299 30.0 10.0 n/a
2006 300 30.0 10.0 29.3
2007 269 27.0 10.0 28.6
2008 272 22.0 12.4 32.4
2009 270 26.3 8.5 32.2
2010 260 23.0 11.3 36.5
2011 245 21.4 11.4 41.2
2012 233 25.1 9.2 40.3
2013 150 24.1 6.2 37.3
2014 220 23.5 9.3 39.5
2015 299 29.0 10.3 47.5
2016 316 29.0 10.8 47.2
2017 334 29.5 11.3 46.4
2018 329 31.5 10.4 44.4
2019 345 31.0 11.1 44.3
2020 366 32.0 11.4 45.4
2021 355 32.0 11.0 48.2
2022 331 34.0 9.7 36
2023 318 36.5 8.7 37.1
2024 296 35.9 8.2 45.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Halsted Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (3.1%) $7,908 (96.9%) $8,163

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Halsted Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 466th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 465th of 748 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Halsted Middle School)52.243.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Public School District)52.243.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Halsted Middle School)17.613.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newton Public School District)17.613.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Halsted Middle School)63.442.2
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Public School District)63.442.2
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Halsted Middle School)12.310.9
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newton Public School District)12.310.9
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Halsted Middle School)66.759
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Public School District)66.759
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Halsted Middle School)16.921
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Newton Public School District)16.921
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Halsted Middle School)62.244.3
 17.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Public School District)62.244.3
 17.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Halsted Middle School)17.111.8
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newton Public School District)17.111.8
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Halsted Middle School)85.770.6
 15.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Newton Public School District)85.770.6
 15.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Halsted Middle School)85.770.6
 15.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newton Public School District)26.730.8
 4.1%
   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 Students345318
 7.8%
African American2726
 3.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic91115
 26.4%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White203158
 22.2%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%37.1%
 7.2%


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Halsted Middle School ranks 404th of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Halsted Middle School.

Students who attend Halsted Middle School usually go on to attend Newton High School

Students at Halsted Middle School are 44% White, 44% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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