Grover Cleveland Middle School
610 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 471 |
| Hispanic | 95 |
| Black | 14 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White471 (77.2%)
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Hispanic95 (15.6%)
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Asian21 (3.4%)
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Black14 (2.3%)
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Two or More7 (1.1%)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 204 |
| Grade 7 | 199 |
| Grade 8 | 207 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 303 | 49.7% |
| Male | 307 | 50.3% |
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