Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Lewis F. Cole Middle School serves 1,186 students in grades 5 through 8 in Fort Lee, New Jersey. With 97 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #526 out of 2,475 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 79th percentile. Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 71% scoring proficient or above across grade levels. In mathematics, 58% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards, indicating room for continued growth in this subject area.

Located on Stillwell Avenue in Bergen County, the school serves a well-educated community where 63% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects stability and resources, with a median household income of $101,603 and median home values around $393,200. The area's low poverty rate of 8.2% contributes to a supportive environment for student learning.

Lewis F. Cole Middle School operates within Fort Lee's large suburban setting, providing students with access to both community resources and the educational opportunities that come with serving a diverse population of nearly 40,000 residents in the local ZIP code.