Morton Street Middle School serves 297 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
90%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Morton Street Middle School?
297 students attend Morton Street Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Morton Street Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton Street Middle School?
Morton Street Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morton Street Middle School offer ?
Morton Street Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morton Street Middle School part of?
Morton Street Middle School is part of Newark Public School District.
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