Lewis F. Cole Middle School

flms.flboe.com

1,227 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lewis F. Cole Middle School, located at 467 Stillwell Avenue in Fort Lee, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Fort Lee Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. It maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, offering a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage a diverse student body and prepare them for the rigors of Fort Lee High School.

Beyond the classroom, Lewis F. Cole Middle School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages civic responsibility and community involvement. The school is known for its active school community, including various clubs, athletic programs, and arts initiatives that allow students to explore their interests and talents. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school strives to cultivate critical thinkers and collaborative learners who are well-equipped to navigate both their educational journey and their future roles in society.

1,227

Total Students

97.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	250
Black	51
Asian	570
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
570 (46.5%)
White
307 (25.0%)
Hispanic
250 (20.4%)
Black
51 (4.2%)
Two or More
40 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

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:	Fort Lee School District
Phone:	(201)585-4660
Website:	http://flms.flboe.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 5 332

Grade 6 318

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 286