George Washington Middle School

www.wayneschools.com

508 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George Washington Middle School, located at 68 Lenox Road in Wayne, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution for the local community. As part of the Wayne Township Public Schools district, the school focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging exploration in arts, technology, and extracurricular activities.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional development alongside traditional academics. Beyond the classroom, George Washington Middle School emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, providing various sports teams, clubs, and service opportunities that allow students to develop leadership skills. By balancing a structured learning environment with opportunities for creative expression, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body within the Wayne community.

508

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	114
Black	10
Asian	40
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
329 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
114 (22.4 %)
Asian
40 (7.9 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
Black
10 (2.0 %)
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:	Wayne Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)633-3140
Website:	http://www.wayneschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 148

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 181

Ungraded 2