Cresskill Middle School

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421 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cresskill Middle School, located at 1 Lincoln Drive in Cresskill, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Cresskill Public School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core curricula with a variety of elective offerings, intended to cater to the diverse interests and talents of its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Cresskill Middle School is known for promoting the social and emotional development of its students through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community to create an inclusive and engaging learning space. By encouraging both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to help students become well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens.

421

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cresskill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	23
Black	13
Asian	144
Two or More	11

White
230 (54.6%)
Asian
144 (34.2%)
Hispanic
23 (5.5%)
Black
13 (3.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)

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:	Cresskill Public School District
Phone:	(201)227-7791
Website:	http://www.cboek12.org/cresskill/Schools/Cresskill%20Middle%20School/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 134

Grade 7 149

Grade 8 138