Maplewood Middle School

www.somsd.k12.nj.us

721 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Maplewood Middle School, located at 7 Burnett Street in Maplewood, New Jersey, is a key component of the South Orange-Maplewood School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment. The school prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to balance rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities, including arts, athletics, and technology-focused clubs, designed to support the developmental needs of early adolescents.

As part of a district that emphasizes social-emotional learning and community engagement, Maplewood Middle School works to prepare its students for the transition to Columbia High School. The school maintains a strong partnership with the local community, benefiting from the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders. With its location in a suburban town known for its progressive values, the school reflects a dedication to maintaining high educational standards while encouraging students to become thoughtful and responsible members of their community.

721

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maplewood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	76
Black	200
Asian	23
Two or More	49

White
372 (51.7 %)
Black
200 (27.8 %)
Hispanic
76 (10.6 %)
Two or More
49 (6.8 %)
Asian
23 (3.2 %)

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:	South Orange-Maplewood School District
Phone:	(973)378-7660
Website:	http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 244

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 227

Ungraded 5