Very Good
#617 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Macopin Middle School
Middle School · West Milford Township Public School District · West Milford, NJ
A West Milford Township Public School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 HIGHLANDER DRIVE, West Milford, NJ 07480
- Math 36% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macopin Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Macopin 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,056
Median home value
$362,200
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07480; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter T. Bergen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 4.6 mi | 222 | 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.
West Milford Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $29,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macopin Middle School is listed in West Milford Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macopin Middle School
Macopin Middle School is a public middle school in West Milford, NJ, part of West Milford Township Public School District, serving approximately 683 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macopin Middle School
What grades does Macopin Middle School serve?
Macopin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Macopin Middle School?
Macopin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macopin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macopin Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macopin Middle School rank in NJ?
Macopin Middle School ranks #617 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Macopin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Macopin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Macopin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macopin Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Macopin Middle School a charter school?
No, Macopin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macopin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Macopin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macopin Middle School?
18.3% of students at Macopin 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 683
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (973) 697-5691
- Area population (ZIP 07480)
- 14,440
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 07480; 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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