East Brook Middle School

190 SPRING VALLEY ROAD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

www.paramus.k12.nj.us

600 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

East Brook Middle School, located at 190 Spring Valley Road in Paramus, New Jersey, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Paramus Public School District. Catering to students in grades 5 through 8, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development during the formative middle school years. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, balancing rigorous core subjects with a variety of elective offerings that encourage intellectual curiosity and personal growth.

Beyond academics, East Brook Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by fostering a supportive community environment. The school prioritizes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts programs, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By focusing on both the social-emotional well-being and the academic advancement of its diverse student body, East Brook strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere that helps each student reach their full potential.

600

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Brook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	99
Black	15
Asian	204
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
254 (42.3 %)
Asian
204 (34.0 %)
Hispanic
99 (16.5 %)
Two or More
24 (4.0 %)
Black
15 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
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:	Paramus Public School District
Phone:	(201)261-7800
Website:	http://www.paramus.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 5 136

Grade 6 140

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 149

Ungraded 9