Long Valley Middle School

www.wtschools.org/LVMS

625 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Long Valley Middle School (LVMS), located at 51 West Mill Road in Long Valley, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Washington Township School District. The school typically enrolls students in grades 6 through 8, providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. The facility is situated in a suburban, residential area of Morris County, reflecting the community-focused nature of the Washington Township public school system.

Academically, the school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—while offering various elective programs and extracurricular activities. The school prioritizes fostering student development during their formative middle school years, encouraging both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Long Valley Middle School aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of West Morris Central High School, which serves the district's high school students.

625

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Long Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	82
Black	18
Asian	31
Two or More	22

White
472 (75.5%)
Hispanic
82 (13.1%)
Asian
31 (5.0%)
Two or More
22 (3.5%)
Black
18 (2.9%)

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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(908)876-3434
Website:	http://www.wtschools.org/LVMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 190

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 178