- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Milford, NJ
Macopin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Macopin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341752005002
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macopin Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in West Milford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Macopin Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macopin Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in West Milford, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341752005002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Macopin Middle School shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 341752005002 · West Milford, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 10.7:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Milford High School (947 students)
Macopin Middle School shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Macopin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Milford H
West Milford High School
947 students
- This school
Macopin Middle School
675 students
- Maple Road Ele 303
Maple Road Elementary School
303 students
- Marshall Hill 283
Marshall Hill Elementary School
283 students
- Apshawa Elemen 266
Apshawa Elementary School
266 students
- Upper Greenwoo 250
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Macopin Middle School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macopin Middle School compares
Macopin Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 56% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Macopin Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Milford Township Public School District reports $29,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macopin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apshawa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macopin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macopin Middle School
How many students attend Macopin Middle School?
Macopin Middle School has 675 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Milford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macopin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macopin Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macopin Middle School?
12.9% of students at Macopin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macopin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Macopin Middle School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in West Milford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macopin Middle School?
Macopin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macopin Middle School rank among public schools in West Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Macopin Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in West Milford, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Milford Township Public School District?
Besides Macopin Middle School, West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students), Maple Road Elementary School (303 students), and Marshall Hill Elementary School (283 students). See the West Milford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.