Enrollment
675
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macopin Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macopin Middle School
Macopin Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in West Milford, New Jersey, enrolling 675 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 675 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 566 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students) and Maple Road Elementary School (303 students) alongside Macopin Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Macopin Middle School compares
Macopin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Milford Township Public School District, which includes Macopin Middle School.
$28,129
Per student
+13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 29.6%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Macopin Middle School a good school?
Macopin Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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