Copeland Middle School

cms.rocktwp.net

853 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Copeland Middle School, located at 100 Lake Shore Drive in Rockaway, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Rockaway Township Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on the unique social and emotional needs of early adolescents, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Copeland Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which aim to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Rockaway community to ensure a cohesive learning experience. With a commitment to modern instructional practices and a focus on cultivating a positive school climate, Copeland Middle School remains a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

853

Total Students

76.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copeland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	228
Black	33
Asian	70
Two or More	28

White
493 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
228 (26.8 %)
Asian
70 (8.2 %)
Black
33 (3.9 %)
Two or More
28 (3.3 %)

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:	Rockaway Township School District
Phone:	(973)627-2465
Website:	http://cms.rocktwp.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 260

Grade 7 294

Grade 8 269

Ungraded 30