Macopin Middle School

West Milford Township Public School District

70 HIGHLANDER DRIVE
WEST MILFORD, NJ 07480

www.wmtps.org/schools/macopin_middle_school

747 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Macopin Middle School, located in West Milford, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the district, typically catering to students in grades 7 through 8. As a community-focused institution, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that eases the transition from elementary school to the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school is known for its "Highlander" spirit and encourages students to develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally during these formative years.

Academically, Macopin offers a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects alongside various exploratory and elective programs designed to help students discover their interests. Beyond the classroom, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive sports teams and student government to arts and interest-based clubs. By prioritizing both student achievement and character development, Macopin Middle School aims to prepare its students to be responsible, engaged, and successful members of the West Milford community as they move toward their high school years.

747

Total Students

63.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Macopin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	118
Black	20
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
583 (78.0 %)
Hispanic
118 (15.8 %)
Black
20 (2.7 %)
Two or More
14 (1.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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 Milford Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)697-5691
Website:	http://www.wmtps.org/schools/macopin_middle_school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
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 6 225

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 257

Ungraded 36