Schuyler Colfax Middle School

www.wayneschools.com

650 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Schuyler-Colfax Middle School is a public school located in Wayne, New Jersey, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Wayne Township Public School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual development and personal growth, offering a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at engaging the diverse interests of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Schuyler-Colfax emphasizes the importance of a supportive social and emotional learning environment. The school actively encourages student participation in clubs, sports, and service-oriented initiatives to build community and leadership skills. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty and administration prioritize a collaborative approach, working closely with parents and the broader Wayne community to ensure a structured, inclusive, and challenging educational experience for all students.

650

Total Students

67.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	448
Hispanic	90
Black	17
Asian	72
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
448 (68.9%)
Hispanic
90 (13.8%)
Asian
72 (11.1%)
Two or More
21 (3.2%)
Black
17 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Wayne Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)633-3130
Website:	http://www.wayneschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 228

Grade 7 220

Grade 8 202