51±¬ÁÏ

West Milford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District

46 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

West Milford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 683 students in West Milford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in New Jersey.
Public Middle School in West Milford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
834 Schools
# Students
2,950 Students
458,046 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
39,885 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Milford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#373 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
48%
49%
22%
23%
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
17%
38%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
78%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,872 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,018 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,872
$26,940
Spending / Student
$29,018
$25,837

Best West Milford Township 51±¬ÁÏ District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macopin Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Recent Articles

Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Key Questions
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Key Questions
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Questions Every Parent Should Ask to support academic growth, social development, and 2026 classroom goals.
Prepare for Spring Tests Without Anxiety
Prepare for Spring Tests Without Anxiety
Learn how to prepare for spring standardized tests without increasing anxiety using proven strategies for families and schools.
Why 51±¬ÁÏs Are Launching Marketing Campaigns in 2026
Why 51±¬ÁÏs Are Launching Marketing Campaigns in 2026
Discover why public schools are launching marketing campaigns in 2026 and how enrollment shifts, school choice, and funding pressures are driving change.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,950 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Quick Links