Macopin Middle School

70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 777 students in grades 6-8, Macopin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Macopin Middle School's student population of 777 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
777 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Macopin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macopin Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1202 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
26%
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52%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
81%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Macopin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macopin Middle School's ranking?
Macopin Middle School is ranked #1202 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Macopin Middle School?
777 students attend Macopin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Macopin Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macopin Middle School?
Macopin Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Macopin Middle School offer ?
Macopin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Macopin Middle School part of?
Macopin Middle School is part of West Milford Township Public School District.

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5   7/27/2013
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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