Top Rankings
Midland Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 869 students in Midland Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Midland Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
869 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midland Park School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
19%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
73%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,114 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,288 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,114
$26,931
Spending / Student
$32,288
$25,828
Best Midland Park School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 Highland Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-3880
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-3880
Gr: 3-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 444-7400
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 444-7400
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
41 E. Center Street
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-5350
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-5350
Gr: PK-2 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midland Park School District?
Midland Park School District manages 3 public schools serving 869 students.
What is the rank of Midland Park School District?
Midland Park School District is ranked #123 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midland Park School District?
73% of Midland Park School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midland Park School District?
Midland Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Midland Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,288 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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