Summary:
The Fort Lee School District is home to one standout middle school, Lewis F. Cole Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. This school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 16% of all middle schools in New Jersey and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School's test scores significantly outpace state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77.5% of 5th and 6th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 52.3% and 53.2% statewide. In math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 56.8% in 7th grade to an impressive 91.7% in Algebra I, well above the state averages. The school also excels in science, with 52% of 5th graders and 37.1% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to just 27.5% and 18.8% statewide.
With a student-teacher ratio of 11.7 to 1 and per-student spending of $9,428, the school appears to be allocating resources effectively to support student learning. While the chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% may be an area for improvement, the school's overall performance and commitment to continuous excellence make it a standout institution within the Fort Lee School District.
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