COPELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Copeland Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Rockaway Township School District school district, located in ROCKAWAY, NJ with about 789 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, Copeland Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Copeland Middle School, located at 100 Lake Shore Drive in Rockaway, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Rockaway Township Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on the unique social and emotional needs of early adolescents, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and community involvement.
Beyond the classroom, Copeland Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which aim to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Rockaway community to ensure a cohesive learning experience. With a commitment to modern instructional practices and a focus on cultivating a positive school climate, Copeland Middle School remains a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Copeland Middle School at (973) 627-2465 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
COPELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in ROCKAWAY, NJ with about 789 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rockaway Township School District
- Total Students:
- 789
- Teachers:
- 73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 789 students
- White
- 67.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.9%
- Asian
- 8.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.