Sussex Middle School

www.swregional.org

291 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sussex Middle School, located at 10 Loomis Avenue in Sussex, New Jersey, serves as a central educational hub for students in the middle grades within the Sussex-Wantage Regional School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. By focusing on both core curriculum subjects and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of their future academic careers.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sussex Middle School typically emphasizes a well-rounded experience, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports. The faculty and staff prioritize building a sense of community, focusing on character development and the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers. Through its commitment to academic growth and personal responsibility, the school strives to provide a stable foundation that helps students transition successfully into their teenage years.

291

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sussex Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	35
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
233 (80.1%)
Hispanic
35 (12.0%)
Two or More
13 (4.5%)
Black
7 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

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:	Sussex-Wantage Regional School District
Phone:	(973)875-4138
Website:	http://www.swregional.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 84

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 97