Lewis F. Cole Middle School vs. Upper School
Should you attend Lewis F. Cole Middle School or Upper School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,227 students in grades 5-8, Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 264 students in grades 3-8, Upper School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
3-8
Total Students
1,227 students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#22 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
93%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
-
46
Grade 4 Students
-
38
Grade 5 Students
332
64
Grade 6 Students
318
31
Grade 7 Students
291
47
Grade 8 Students
286
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
59%
% Hispanic
20%
8%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
25%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
n/a