West Essex Middle School

65 WEST GREENBROOK RD
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ 07006

www.westex.org

558 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

West Essex Middle School, located in North Caldwell, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 7 and 8. It is part of the West Essex Regional School District, which also includes the neighboring high school. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various elective offerings. The school environment is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of early adolescents.

Beyond the classroom, West Essex Middle School prides itself on offering a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and performing arts programs. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community culture that promotes character development, school spirit, and academic achievement. By maintaining small class sizes and emphasizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of high school and beyond.

558

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Essex Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	64
Black	16
Asian	46
Two or More	15

White
417 (74.7%)
Hispanic
64 (11.5%)
Asian
46 (8.2%)
Black
16 (2.9%)
Two or More
15 (2.7%)

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:	West Essex Regional School District
Phone:	(973)228-1200
Website:	http://www.westex.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 7 250

Grade 8 308