Explore Middle School

Hudson County Schools of Technology School District

explore.hcstonline.org/

163 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Explore 2000 Middle School, located at 180 9th Street in Jersey City, is a magnet middle school known for its challenging academic environment and focus on preparing students for high school success. It serves a diverse student body from across the Jersey City Public Schools district, often attracting students who are looking for a more rigorous curriculum than what is offered at their neighborhood schools. The school emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary projects, and high behavioral standards, creating a structured atmosphere designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Explore 2000 is recognized for its commitment to creating a tightly-knit school community that prioritizes parental involvement and student responsibility. Because admission is based on a competitive application process, the school maintains a dedicated student population and a faculty focused on high achievement. By integrating technology and collaborative learning into the classroom, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in competitive high school programs and beyond.

163

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explore Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	70
Black	21
Asian	20
Two or More	8

Hispanic
70 (42.9%)
White
44 (27.0%)
Black
21 (12.9%)
Asian
20 (12.3%)
Two or More
8 (4.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District
Phone:	(201)631-6395
Website:	http://explore.hcstonline.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 57

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 51