Serving 1,194 students in grades 5-8, Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Lewis F. Cole Middle School's student population of 1,194 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
44%
10%
Hispanic
22%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
26%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Lewis F. Cole Middle School is ranked #407 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lewis F. Cole Middle School often compared to?
Lewis F. Cole Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Upper School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
1,194 students attend Lewis F. Cole Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lewis F. Cole Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lewis F. Cole Middle School offer ?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lewis F. Cole Middle School part of?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School is part of Fort Lee School District.
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