Glenfield Middle School

www.montclair.k12.nj.us

548 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Glenfield Middle School, located at 25 Maple Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey, is a notable public institution within the Montclair Public School District. As a magnet school, it is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on the visual and performing arts, which is integrated into the core curriculum. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is known for fostering a creative and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages students to explore their interests through specialized programs, including dance, drama, music, and visual arts, alongside a traditional academic foundation.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Glenfield is committed to academic excellence and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a diverse student body and a community-oriented atmosphere that reflects the broader values of the Montclair area. With a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its long-standing reputation as a center for innovation makes it a distinct and highly regarded middle school choice within the region.

548

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenfield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	86
Black	141
Asian	10
Two or More	60

White
249 (45.6 %)
Black
141 (25.8 %)
Hispanic
86 (15.8 %)
Two or More
60 (11.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.8 %)

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:	Montclair Public School District
Phone:	(973)509-4172
Website:	http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 168

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 198

Ungraded 6