Very Good
#720 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 29% in state
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Middle School · Fort Lee School District · Fort Lee, NJ
A Fort Lee School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
467 STILLWELL AVENUE, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
- Math 63% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewis F. Cole Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Lee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,594
Median home value
$422,200
Median rent
$2,257/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Slocum Skewes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–9 | 1.5 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| School #6/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Upper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 3–8 | 2.2 mi | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Lee School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis F. Cole Middle School is listed in Fort Lee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Lewis F. Cole Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Lee, NJ, part of Fort Lee School District, serving approximately 1,186 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis F. Cole Middle School
What grades does Lewis F. Cole Middle School serve?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis F. Cole Middle School rank in NJ?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks #720 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lewis F. Cole Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis F. Cole Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis F. Cole Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lewis F. Cole Middle School a charter school?
No, Lewis F. Cole Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis F. Cole Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lewis F. Cole Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis F. Cole Middle School?
16.0% of students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (201) 585-4660
- Area population (ZIP 07024)
- 39,785
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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