Halsted Middle School
NEWTON, NJ · Newton Public School District · Grades 5-8
303rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 31%▲ Improving
Halsted Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Halsted Middle School 303rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — improving.
Halsted Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 275 students tested
Halsted Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 296 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 43.9% | ▼ 32.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 43.6% | ▲ 31.3 pts | |
| Black | 7.7% | 8.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Halsted Middle School
Typical home value $445K in zip 07860 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Halsted Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Long Pond SchoolAndover Regional School District · 2.7 mi away116th of 440
ELA 77% · Math 54% - 6Sparta Middle SchoolSparta Township Public School District · 7.3 mi away190th of 440
ELA 64% · Math 48% - 4Sussex County Technology Charter SchoolSussex County Technology Charter School · 7.3 mi away · charter284th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 34% - 6Byram Intermediate SchoolByram Township School District · 8.5 mi away186th of 440
ELA 66% · Math 47% - 5Allamuchy Township SchoolAllamuchy Township School District · 9.5 mi away251st of 440
ELA 51% · Math 43% - 3Hopatcong Middle SchoolHopatcong Borough School District · 9.9 mi away344th of 440
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 5Hardyston Township Middle SchoolHardyston Township School District · 10.1 mi away222nd of 440
ELA 62% · Math 42% - 4Jefferson Township Middle SchoolJefferson Township Public School District · 10.6 mi away274th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Halsted Middle School in?
Halsted Middle School is part of the Newton Public School District district in NEWTON, New Jersey.
Is Halsted Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Halsted Middle School 303rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Halsted Middle School?
White 44%, Hispanic 44%, Black 8%, Two or more races 3% (296 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Halsted Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07860 is $445K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.