How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lewis F. Cole Middle School | School #6/Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Lee, NJ | Cliffside Park, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | 679 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.2% | 62.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lewis F. Cole Middle School | School #6/Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,156 | $22,299 |
| District | Fort Lee Public Schools | Cliffside Park Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lewis F. Cole Middle School | School #6/Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.0% | 24.9% |
| African American | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 68.3% |
| Asian | 46.5% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lewis F. Cole Middle School | School #6/Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 408:1 | 346:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.9% | 14.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.