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Explore Middle School

180 9Th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States

+1 (201) 631-6395

http://explore.hcstonline.org/

6.5

Overall Rating

Location

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Explore Middle School Overview

About This School

Explore Middle School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 163 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 77% in ELA and 52% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 14 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $92,717. Counseling resources include one counselor for every 163 students. The student body is composed of 50% male and 50% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 43% Hispanic, 27% White, 13% Black, 12% Asian, and 5% Two or More Races.

163

Total Students

Grade 6-8

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

14 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts77%

Mathematics52%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

163:1

Explore Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

77%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

52%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

163

Students per Counselor

Explore Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$92,717

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor163:1

Explore Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.31%

Male

49.69%

Female

Total Enrollment: 163 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White26.99%

Hispanic42.94%

Asian12.27%

Black12.88%

Two or More Races4.91%

Native American0%

Explore Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Explore Middle School

Q: What is Explore Middle School?

A: Explore Middle School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Explore Middle School?

A: Explore Middle School has approximately 163 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Explore Middle School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Explore Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Explore Middle School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Explore Middle School
School Name	Explore Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	180 9Th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 631-6395
Total Students	163
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	14
Rating	6.5/10
ELA Proficiency	77%
Math Proficiency	52%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Explore Middle School

What is Explore Middle School?

Explore Middle School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Explore Middle School?

Explore Middle School has approximately 163 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Explore Middle School is 11:1.

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