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Explore Middle School

180-9th St, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 36 of 215 in New Jersey

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About Explore Middle School

Explore Middle School is a public middle school in Jersey City, New Jersey, that serves students in grades 6–8. The school has about 151 students, which is a small number, and this means that there is a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1. This structure makes it easier for teachers to teach each student in a way that is best for them and for students and teachers to work together more closely in core academic areas. Math, English language arts, science, and social studies are some of the main subjects that Explore Middle School teaches. They teach in a way that helps students do well in school and stay interested in learning. Based on the performance data that is available, about 57% of students do well enough in math to be considered proficient, and about 77% do well enough in reading to be considered proficient. These results show that students did better in English language arts than in math, which is a trend seen in many urban public schools. The student body reflects the diverse population of Jersey City, with a large number of minority students making the school a culturally rich place to be. State and local sources pay for instruction and student services at this public school. Explore Middle School is known for its small size, good reading scores, and helpful learning environment.

Contact Information

Address

180-9th St, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302

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Phone

(201) 631-6395

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 77% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
151
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 36 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Explore Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

36

of 215 in New Jersey

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:08 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.18%
Asian 11.92%
Hispanic 44.37%
Black 12.58%
Two+ Races 7.95%
Native Am. 0%
White
23.18%
Asian
11.92%
Hispanic
44.37%
Black
12.58%
Two+ Races
7.95%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 151
52.32%
79 Female
47.68%
72 Male

Student Population

151 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

151 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Support and encouragement from local leadership

At the start of the 2024–2025 school year, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy publicly welcomed Explore Middle School staff, highlighting community support and emphasizing collaboration to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

FAQ

Q1. What other activities can I do?

Ans. Explore Middle School has clubs, sports teams, music, art, and STEM programs that can help you learn more.

Q2: What does the school do to help students with different learning styles?

Ans. The school has special education resources and individualized support plans for students.

Q3: What kinds of technology do students have access to?

Ans: Students can use laptops, tablets, and online learning tools to get involved in class.

Q4. Can parents get involved?

Ans. Parents can get involved by volunteering, going to workshops, and going to school events.

Q5. Are there chances for students to be leaders at Explore Middle School?

Ans. Yes, students can join the student council, peer mentoring, and leadership programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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