School Overview
Grover Cleveland Middle School (GCMS), located at 36 Academy Road in Caldwell, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Caldwell-West Caldwell Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school. By balancing a comprehensive core curriculum with a variety of elective offerings, the school aims to address both the intellectual and developmental needs of young adolescents during a pivotal stage of their education.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, encouraging participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. Located in the heart of the Caldwell community, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a close-knit school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize building a sense of community and responsibility, ensuring that students are not only challenged academically but also encouraged to become active, empathetic members of their school and local environment.
610
Total Students
53.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grover Cleveland Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White471
Hispanic95
Black14
Asian21
Two or More7
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    471 (77.2%)
  • Hispanic
    95 (15.6%)
  • Asian
    21 (3.4%)
  • Black
    14 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
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: Caldwell-West School District
Phone: (973)228-9115
Website: http://www.cwcboe.org/o/gcms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Grade 6 204
Grade 7 199
Grade 8 207

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grover Cleveland Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6204
Grade 7199
Grade 8207
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grover Cleveland Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30349.7%
Male30750.3%
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