Mount Arlington Public School

235 HOWARD BOULEVARD
MT ARLINGTON, NJ 07856

www.mtarlingtonk8.org

223 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Mount Arlington Public School, located on Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey, serves as a focal point for the local community’s primary education. As the district’s elementary school, it provides a structured learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. The school is known for its commitment to small-community values, aiming to foster close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and parents to ensure each child receives individualized attention.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates technology, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. By maintaining a localized approach, Mount Arlington Public School strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school. It remains a cornerstone of the borough, reflecting the town’s investment in education and its desire to provide a stable, high-quality learning environment for its youngest residents.

223

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Arlington Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	88
Black	14
Asian	21
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
96 (43.0%)
Hispanic
88 (39.5%)
Asian
21 (9.4%)
Black
14 (6.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mount Arlington Public School District
Phone:	(973)398-4400
Website:	http://www.mtarlingtonk8.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 40

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 32