West Brook Middle School

560 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

wbms.paramus.k12.nj.us/

500 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

West Brook Middle School, located at 560 Roosevelt Boulevard in Paramus, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As part of the Paramus School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students in grades 5 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to preparing adolescents for the transition to high school by providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that encourages critical thinking and active participation in the learning process.

Beyond its core curriculum, West Brook Middle School emphasizes a holistic approach to education by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to help students discover their passions, build leadership skills, and cultivate strong connections with their peers and staff. With a focus on community engagement and academic excellence, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps every student reach their full potential within a collaborative and inclusive setting.

500

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Brook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	97
Black	13
Asian	152
Two or More	15
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
215 (43.0%)
Asian
152 (30.4%)
Hispanic
97 (19.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.0%)
Black
13 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)

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:	Paramus Public School District
Phone:	(201)261-7800
Website:	http://wbms.paramus.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 5 122

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 131