JOHN L. COSTLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

John L. Costley Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the East Orange School District school district, located in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 408 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, John L. Costley Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John L. Costley Middle School, located on Hamilton Street in East Orange, New Jersey, serves as a core educational institution within the East Orange School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to support students as they move from elementary education to the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school plays an integral role in the local community, emphasizing the development of foundational academic skills alongside the social-emotional growth necessary for student success.

Like many schools within the East Orange district, John L. Costley Middle School works to address the diverse needs of its student population through a curriculum aligned with state standards. The school environment typically emphasizes fostering a culture of accountability and community engagement, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and academic programs that promote college and career readiness. By focusing on both intellectual development and personal character, the institution strives to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens within the broader New Jersey educational landscape.

For more information, contact John L. Costley Middle School at (973) 266-5660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.