Frank Antonides School

135 Locust Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764

www.wlbschools.com

217 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Frank Antonides School, located at 135 Locust Avenue in West Long Branch, New Jersey, serves as the district’s primary middle school, typically educating students in grades 4 through 8. As part of the West Long Branch Public School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging academic environment. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between primary elementary education and the rigorous demands of high school, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also integrating technology and creative arts into the student experience.

Beyond the classroom, Frank Antonides School places a strong focus on student development through extracurricular activities, sports, and community engagement. The school’s mission generally centers on promoting student responsibility, character development, and social-emotional growth. By cultivating a supportive community atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and to encourage them to become active, productive members of the broader West Long Branch community.

217

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank Antonides School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	37
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
161 (74.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (17.1 %)
Asian
8 (3.7 %)
Black
5 (2.3 %)
Two or More
5 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	West Long Branch School District
Phone:	(732)222-5900
Website:	http://www.wlbschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 60

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 47