Charles DeWolf Middle School

cdw.oldtappanschools.org

358 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Charles DeWolf Middle School, located in Old Tappan, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 5 through 8. It is part of the Old Tappan School District, which is widely recognized for its strong academic standards and commitment to fostering a high-achieving learning environment. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that combines rigorous core academics with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, helping students transition from elementary school toward high school readiness.

The school is known for maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, benefiting from the supportive parent and resident involvement characteristic of the Old Tappan area. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Charles DeWolf places a significant focus on social-emotional development, character education, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By offering a diverse range of sports, arts, and club programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the intellectual and personal growth of its student body.

358

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles DeWolf Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	142
Two or More	11

White
192 (53.6 %)
Asian
142 (39.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.1 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Old Tappan Public School District
Phone:	(201)664-1475
Website:	http://cdw.oldtappanschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 98

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 98

Ungraded 4