The Midland School is located in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The schoolhouse was built in 1876 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 7, 1978.
Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Midland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Midland Elementary School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard and Be Nice to People
School Mascot
Midland Mustangs
School Rankings
Midland Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
38%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Midland Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midland Elementary School's ranking?
Midland Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Midland Elementary School often compared to?
Midland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Midland Elementary School?
193 students attend Midland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Midland Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midland Elementary School offer ?
Midland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midland Elementary School part of?
Midland Elementary School is part of Paramus Public School District.
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