New JerseySchoolsWashington Middle School

Washington Middle School

PublicGrades 68
HARRISON, New Jersey · Harrison Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students481
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 451
481
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
84%+48.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Washington Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in HARRISON, New Jersey. The school enrolls 481 students. It is part of the Harrison Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHarrison Public Schools
County34017
CityHARRISON
ZIP07029
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340687002742

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment481

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)