Middle Schools in West Milford Township Public School District

The West Milford Township Public School District in New Jersey has one middle school, Macopin Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the NJSLA, is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. Macopin Middle School's ranking among New Jersey middle schools has declined over the past few years, dropping from 290th out of 652 in 2020-2021 to 478th out of 748 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 2-star rating out of 5.

Macopin Middle School has a student population that is predominantly White (78.05%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (15.8%), African American (2.68%), and Asian (1.2%) students. The school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (19.28%), indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status. However, the school's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates on the NJSLA ELA assessments ranging from 32.9% to 49.6% across grades 6-8, and even lower proficiency rates in mathematics, ranging from 9.8% to 31%.

The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.6% for the 2021-2022 school year is higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $11,405 for the 2018-2019 school year is slightly lower than the state average, which may also impact the resources and support available to students. Overall, the data suggests that Macopin Middle School is struggling to provide effective instruction and support for its students, and may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.