Northfield Community Middle School

2000 NEW ROAD
NORTHFIELD, NJ 08225

422 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Northfield Community Middle School, located at 2000 New Road in Northfield, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the local community. As part of the Northfield School District, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation, typically serving students in grades 5 through 8. The campus is centrally located within the town, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a cohesive, neighborhood-based learning environment.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, blending core curriculum requirements—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, Northfield Community Middle School is known for fostering a supportive culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while cultivating responsible and engaged members of the community.

422

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northfield Community Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	68
Black	11
Asian	23
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
307 (72.7 %)
Hispanic
68 (16.1 %)
Asian
23 (5.5 %)
Two or More
12 (2.8 %)
Black
11 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Northfield City School District
Phone:	(609)407-4008
Website:	http://www.ncs-nj.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 94

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 110

Ungraded 13