Demarest Middle School

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325 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Demarest Middle School, located at 568 Piermont Road in Demarest, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 5 through 8. It is a key component of the Demarest School District, which is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum. The school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students as they transition through their middle school years.

Beyond its core academic program, Demarest Middle School is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage student participation and community engagement. The school benefits from its location in a highly regarded school district, which is characterized by strong community involvement and high academic standards. By balancing challenging coursework with opportunities for creative and physical outlets, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

325

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Demarest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Asian	93
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
194 (59.7 %)
Asian
93 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.1 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Demarest School District
Phone:	(201)768-6060
Website:	http://demarestsd.schoolwires.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 90

Ungraded 3