WEST ESSEX MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Essex Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Essex Regional School District school district, located in NORTH CALDWELL, NJ with about 554 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, West Essex 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.
West Essex Middle School, located in North Caldwell, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 7 and 8. It is part of the West Essex Regional School District, which also includes the neighboring high school. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various elective offerings. The school environment is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of early adolescents.
Beyond the classroom, West Essex Middle School prides itself on offering a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and performing arts programs. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community culture that promotes character development, school spirit, and academic achievement. By maintaining small class sizes and emphasizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of high school and beyond.
For more information, contact West Essex Middle School at (973) 228-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
WEST ESSEX MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NORTH CALDWELL, NJ with about 554 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Essex Regional School District
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 54.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 554 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ESSEX MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.