At a glance
Reported students
163
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Explore Middle School: 163 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 154
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Explore Middle School
Explore Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Jersey City. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hudson County Schools of Technology School District. NCES reports 163 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (42.9%) and White (27%). Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Explore Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 5.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27%
- Hispanic42.9%
- Black12.9%
- Asian12.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hudson County Schools of Technology School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Academy of Technology Design
High · Grades 09–12
235 reported students
Academy of Career and Technical Education
High · Grades 09–12
246 reported students
Bayonne Academy
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
High Tech High School
High · Grades 09–12
790 reported students
County Prep High School
High · Grades 09–12
892 reported students
Public schools near Explore Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School # 4 Middle · Jersey City Public Schools | 06–08 | 755 | 0.9 mi |
| Hoboken Middle School Middle · Hoboken Public School District | 06–08 | 438 | 1.1 mi |
| Kindle Education Public Charter School Middle · Charter · Kindle Education Public Charter School | 06–08 | 87 | 1.3 mi |
| Franklin L. Williams School Middle · Jersey City Public Schools | 06–08 | 906 | 1.3 mi |
| IS 289 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 253 | 1.6 mi |
| MS 297 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 297 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Explore Middle School
What grades does Explore Middle School serve?
Explore Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (career and technical school) in Hudson County Schools of Technology School District.
How many students attend Explore Middle School?
Explore Middle School reported 163 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 154 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Explore Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 163 students and 14.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Explore Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Explore Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hudson County Schools of Technology School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Explore Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Explore Middle School in?
Explore Middle School is part of Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, based in Secaucus, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Explore Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Middle School # 4 (0.9 mi), Hoboken Middle School (1.1 mi), Kindle Education Public Charter School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.