Enrollment
262
Middle
DISTRICT 546 · STATE 578
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW BRUNSWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341122006177
Pathways Middle School
40 VAN DYKE AVENUE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · (732) 745-5300 · Middlesex County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL262 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 8.3:1 · STATE 10.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
245 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 41%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 130 | 50% |
| Grade 7 | 132 | 50% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Pathways Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Middle School this school | 262 | 93.5% | N/A |
| Community Middle School Bound Brook | 291 | 85.2% | 27.0% |
| Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Passaic | 442 | 99.3% | 7.9% |
| Washington Middle School HARRISON | 466 | 85.0% | 33.0% |
| Wildwood Middle School WILDWOOD | 157 | 87.9% | 9.4% |
| Lakewood Middle School LAKEWOOD | 574 | 93.0% | 25.4% |
Matched among New Jersey middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Pathways Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 262 | #393 of 445 | #39 of 40 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.9% | #409 of 419 | #37 of 40 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 93.5% | #5 of 436 | #2 of 40 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Pathways Middle School
Pathways Middle School is a low-enrollment middle-grades school in New Brunswick, New Jersey, under New Brunswick School District. It teaches 262 students in grades 6 through 8. That is 55% below the average of about 578 students for middle schools in New Jersey.
New Brunswick School District enrolls 8,337 students in 13 schools, including Pathways Middle School.
The share of Hispanic students at Pathways Middle School is 94%. Next come 5% Black. The county population is about 24% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Pathways Middle School scores 11%.
Pathways Middle School counts 94% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The 42% average for public schools in Middlesex County is 52 points lower.
The school's county is Middlesex County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $111,549, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 46%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Middlesex County's 214 public schools enroll about 129,255 students and include Pathways Middle School.
Measured in a straight line, Mckinley Community School is about 0.2 miles from Pathways Middle School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's locale code, City: Small, means it is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
This page is set up for the Pathways Middle School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Middlesex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
871,290
Census ACS
Median income
$111,549
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
214
129,255 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in New Brunswick School District
- New Brunswick High SchoolHigh · 2,443 students
- New Brunswick Middle SchoolMiddle · 829 students
- Blanquita B. Valenti Community SchoolElementary · 810 students
- A Chester Redshaw SchoolElementary · 678 students
- Paul Robeson Community School for the ArtsElementary · 624 students
- Roosevelt Elementary SchoolElementary · 597 students
Other schools in New Brunswick
- New Brunswick High SchoolHigh · 2,443 students
- New Brunswick Middle SchoolMiddle · 829 students
- Blanquita B. Valenti Community SchoolElementary · 810 students
- A Chester Redshaw SchoolElementary · 678 students
- Paul Robeson Community School for the ArtsElementary · 624 students
- Roosevelt Elementary SchoolElementary · 597 students
Other Pathways Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Pathways Middle. Pathways Middle School is the largest of the 3.
- PATHWAYS MIDDLE SCHOOLMERIDIAN, ID · 122 students
- Pathways Middle SchoolPahrump, NV · 102 students
Nearby schools
- Mckinley Community School0.2 mi · 524
- Greater Brunswick Charter School0.4 mi · 397
- New Brunswick Middle School0.5 mi · 829
- New Brunswick High School0.7 mi · 2,443
- Parsons0.9 mi · 566
- North Brunswick Twp Early Childhood Center0.9 mi · 106
Frequently asked questions
About Pathways Middle SchoolHow many students attend Pathways Middle School?
Pathways Middle School enrolls approximately 262 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Pathways Middle School serve?
Pathways Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student diversity at Pathways Middle School?
Student demographics at Pathways Middle School are roughly 0% White, 94% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian.
What district is Pathways Middle School in?
Pathways Middle School is part of New Brunswick School District.
Where is Pathways Middle School located?
Pathways Middle School is located at 40 VAN DYKE AVENUE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
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