George G White

www.hillsdaleschools.com/Domain/200

478 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

George G. White School, located at 120 Magnolia Avenue in Hillsdale, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As the primary middle school for the Hillsdale Public School District, it focuses on transitioning students from the elementary level to high school by fostering both academic growth and personal development. The school is known for providing a structured yet supportive environment that emphasizes core subjects alongside a variety of elective offerings, helping students explore their individual interests during these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, George G. White School places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The school encourages student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, which aim to cultivate leadership skills and social responsibility. By maintaining a focus on rigorous standards and student well-being, the school strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges of the high school curriculum while encouraging them to be active, respectful members of the Hillsdale community.

478

Total Students

58.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George G White
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	76
Black	12
Asian	52
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
322 (67.4 %)
Hispanic
76 (15.9 %)
Asian
52 (10.9 %)
Black
12 (2.5 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Hillsdale School District
Phone:	(201)664-0286
Website:	http://www.hillsdaleschools.com/Domain/200
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 5 107

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 121

Ungraded 7