Highland Elementary School

highland.mpsnj.org

306 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Midland Park, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Midland Park Public School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing, community-centered environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills. The school typically maintains a small-town atmosphere, fostering close relationships between students, staff, and families, which helps create a supportive learning culture for young learners as they transition through their formative elementary years.

Academically, Highland Elementary places a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to meet New Jersey Student Learning Standards while integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences to engage students. In addition to core academics, the school promotes character development and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to build a well-rounded foundation that prepares students for success as they advance to the upper levels of the Midland Park school system.

306

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	59
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
214 (69.9%)
Hispanic
59 (19.3%)
Two or More
20 (6.5%)
Asian
11 (3.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Midland Park School District
Phone:	(201)445-3880
Website:	http://highland.mpsnj.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 80