Leonia Middle School

lms.leoniaschools.org/

654 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Leonia Middle School, located at 500 Broad Avenue in Leonia, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Leonia Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares students for the academic rigors of high school. The curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach, integrating core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for creative exploration and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, Leonia Middle School prides itself on a strong community spirit, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens. Its central location in the diverse Borough of Leonia allows the school to benefit from a tight-knit community atmosphere, where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate closely to ensure each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during these critical formative years.

654

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leonia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	168
Black	22
Asian	280
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
280 (42.8 %)
Hispanic
168 (25.7 %)
White
145 (22.2 %)
Two or More
32 (4.9 %)
Black
22 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)
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:	Leonia Public School District
Phone:	(201)302-5200
Website:	http://lms.leoniaschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 5 128

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 185

Ungraded 23