West Milford Township Public School District

The West Milford Township Public School District consists of 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools show a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School and Apshawa Elementary School leading the way, while others like Macopin Middle School face challenges.

The district's schools have a predominantly white student population, with Hispanic students making up the next largest racial group. Academic performance on state assessments varies, with Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary and Apshawa Elementary standing out for their high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, West Milford High School lags behind the state average, particularly in math. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary, with Macopin Middle School having the highest rate at 14.6%.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors, such as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may play a role in academic performance, with schools like Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary and Macopin Middle School having higher percentages of these students and lower academic outcomes. Additionally, the variation in spending per student, from $10,908 to $13,162, may contribute to the differences in performance across the district's schools.