THOMAS EDISON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
THOMAS EDISON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Westfield Public School District school district, located in WESTFIELD, NJ with about 840 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, THOMAS EDISON INTERMEDIATE 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.
THOMAS EDISON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, located at 800 Rahway Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Westfield Public School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment. It is designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and the high school level, providing a structured yet challenging curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education.
Beyond the classroom, Thomas Edison Intermediate places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," offering a wide variety of activities including athletics, music programs, student government, and various academic clubs. The school benefits from its location in a community known for high educational standards and strong parental involvement. By fostering a supportive and collaborative culture, the school aims to develop students' critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and personal character during their formative middle school years.
For more information, contact THOMAS EDISON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at (908) 789-4470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESTFIELD, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4470
THOMAS EDISON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public school in WESTFIELD, NJ with about 840 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 840
- Teachers:
- 71.35
- 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 840 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS EDISON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.6%
- Asian
- 11.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 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.