Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Summary:

Lewis F. Cole Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Fort Lee School District, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 1,194 students. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with exceptional academic performance across various subjects and student subgroups.

Lewis F. Cole Middle School's students significantly outperform the state average on standardized tests, with 77.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.3%. The school's mathematics performance is particularly impressive, with 72.7% of 5th graders and 74.3% of 6th graders proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 40.1% and 36.2%, respectively. The school also excels in advanced math courses, with 100% of 7th graders and 89% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to state averages of 91.8% and 73.6%.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Janis E. Dismus Middle School, Lewis F. Cole Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming them across various metrics. The school's exceptional performance among students from diverse backgrounds, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-socioeconomic status students, is particularly noteworthy, indicating the school's commitment to equity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 467 Stillwell Avenue
       Fort Lee, NJ  07024-2140


(201) 585-4660

District: Fort Lee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,428 Help


Students who attend Lewis F. Cole Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fort Lee High School

Feeder schools for Lewis F. Cole Middle School:

Elementary:    School No. 1
    School No. 2
    School No. 3
    School No. 4

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  1,186

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
45.1%
White:
25.5%
Hispanic:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lewis F. Cole Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (45.1%), White (25.5%), Hispanic (21.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis F. Cole Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis F. Cole Middle School is $9,428.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewis F. Cole Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis F. Cole Middle School 117th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Lewis F. Cole Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Fort Lee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Lee School District 130th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewis F. Cole Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.61 232nd 574 59.6%
2004 74.57 184th 588 68.7%
2005 70.65 222nd 599 62.9%
2006 68.09 268th 615 56.4%
2007 76.26 158th 631 75.0%
2008 73.49 188th 640 70.6%
2009 77.61 136th 664 79.5%
2010 77.77 147th 677 78.3%
2011 76.15 172nd 684 74.9%
2012 76.13 184th 677 72.8%
2013 73.15 209th 704 70.3%
2014 78.22 158th 717 78.0%
2015 85.82 52nd 713 92.7%
2016 59.65 269th 713 62.3%
2017 73.04 181st 712 74.6%
2018 61.03 270th 716 62.3%
2019 58.46 305th 745 59.1%
2021 85.77 72nd 652 89.0%
2022 77.50 137th 745 81.6%
2023 80.06 125th 748 83.3%
2024 81.04 117th 743 84.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.07 32nd 202 84.2%
2019 85.78 19th 227 91.6%
2021 81.40 16th 197 91.9%
2022 82.32 19th 270 93.0%
2023 86.18 21st 288 92.7%
2024 92.19 13th 320 95.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.17 227th 471 51.8%
2019 41.37 259th 492 47.4%
2021 74.38 56th 401 86.0%
2022 66.77 104th 535 80.6%
2023 71.39 70th 505 86.1%
2024 67.21 101st 510 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.10 49th 522 90.6%
2019 77.30 58th 541 89.3%
2021 93.06 14th 467 97.0%
2022 81.78 39th 549 92.9%
2023 89.49 20th 568 96.5%
2024 86.28 37th 584 93.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.46 168th 680 75.3%
2019 65.94 237th 703 66.3%
2021 84.79 68th 625 89.1%
2022 81.49 111th 726 84.7%
2023 79.13 133rd 720 81.5%
2024 79.50 136th 717 81.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.34 167th 675 75.3%
2019 71.13 197th 697 71.7%
2021 84.97 76th 635 88.0%
2022 84.87 89th 730 87.8%
2023 83.82 96th 718 86.6%
2024 83.84 102nd 719 85.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.12 107th 200 46.5%
2019 44.37 125th 199 37.2%
2021 60.08 59th 147 59.9%
2022 61.09 86th 200 57.0%
2023 66.47 71st 201 64.7%
2024 67.00 63rd 200 68.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 99th 326 69.6%
2019 77.53 45th 326 86.2%
2021 79.18 30th 291 89.7%
2022 85.16 21st 356 94.1%
2023 75.98 50th 361 86.1%
2024 71.00 67th 352 81.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.50 250th 504 50.4%
2019 53.58 219th 524 58.2%
2021 62.48 124th 480 74.2%
2022 62.22 159th 591 73.1%
2023 72.10 109th 587 81.4%
2024 70.25 127th 589 78.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.76 215th 497 56.7%
2019 43.68 300th 504 40.5%
2021 75.57 70th 435 83.9%
2022 77.68 86th 512 83.2%
2023 66.97 147th 509 71.1%
2024 68.58 137th 510 73.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lewis F. Cole Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 203 4 83 20 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1989 194 5 106 24 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1990 210 8 102 15 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 228 6 102 20 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 216 16 154 40 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 224 9 161 39 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 209 7 189 45 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1995 194 7 202 50 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1996 194 7 202 50 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 227 7 178 53 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 227 9 186 61 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 214 8 196 57 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 210 11 230 68 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 234 17 223 88 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 234 17 223 88 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 236 10 209 95 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2005 227 25 235 70 3 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 214 22 226 71 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 210 14 225 64 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2008 217 15 225 70 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 182 18 203 71 2 1 0 0 477
2010 179 21 213 67 1 2 0 0 483
2011 185 21 231 86 0 2 0 0 525
2012 189 18 233 110 0 2 0 0 552
2013 190 18 250 111 0 3 0 0 572
2014 166 18 263 106 1 3 1 0 558
2015 156 24 246 103 1 2 1 0 533
2016 149 21 241 92 0 2 3 0 508
2017 182 24 262 102 2 2 5 0 579
2018 196 24 272 109 3 2 3 0 609
2019 194 29 246 110 0 3 3 0 585
2020 362 49 578 256 0 2 18 0 1265
2021 341 60 592 283 0 2 25 0 1303
2022 296 64 564 262 1 3 33 0 1223
2023 312 60 529 256 3 3 31 0 1194
2024 302 58 535 251 3 3 34 0 1186

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewis F. Cole Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 310 31.0 10.0 n/a
1989 329 31.0 10.6 n/a
1990 336 30.0 11.2 2.4
1991 356 32.0 11.1 2.5
1992 426 30.0 14.2 3.5
1993 433 28.5 15.2 6.5
1994 450 32.5 13.8 5.6
1995 453 33.0 13.7 9.5
1996 453 33.0 13.7 9.5
1998 465 33.0 14.1 7.1
1999 483 34.0 14.2 6
2000 475 34.0 14.0 11.2
2001 520 34.3 15.2 11
2002 562 39.2 14.3 11.2
2003 562 39.2 14.3 11.2
2004 550 39.2 14.0 17.5
2005 560 39.2 14.3 n/a
2006 533 39.4 13.5 15.2
2007 513 40.0 12.8 9
2008 528 34.0 15.5 6.4
2009 477 39.9 11.0 16.4
2010 483 36.0 13.4 18.8
2011 525 37.9 13.8 22.5
2012 552 44.5 12.3 28.1
2013 572 42.8 13.3 26.4
2014 558 42.5 13.1 25.4
2015 533 46.0 11.5 21.4
2016 508 44.0 11.5 15.9
2017 579 47.2 12.2 20.4
2018 609 45.8 13.2 19.5
2019 585 46.8 12.4 19.1
2020 1265 88.5 14.2 17.1
2021 1303 91.3 14.2 17.1
2022 1223 95.2 12.8 10.7
2023 1194 101.4 11.7 16.2
2024 1186 97.4 12.1 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewis F. Cole Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 310 31.0 10.0 n/a
1989 329 31.0 10.6 n/a
1990 336 30.0 11.2 2.4
1991 356 32.0 11.1 2.5
1992 426 30.0 14.2 3.5
1993 433 28.5 15.2 6.5
1994 450 32.5 13.8 5.6
1995 453 33.0 13.7 9.5
1996 453 33.0 13.7 9.5
1998 465 33.0 14.1 7.1
1999 483 34.0 14.2 6
2000 475 34.0 14.0 11.2
2001 520 34.3 15.2 11
2002 562 39.2 14.3 11.2
2003 562 39.2 14.3 11.2
2004 550 39.2 14.0 17.5
2005 560 39.2 14.3 n/a
2006 533 39.4 13.5 15.2
2007 513 40.0 12.8 9
2008 528 34.0 15.5 6.4
2009 477 39.9 11.0 16.4
2010 483 36.0 13.4 18.8
2011 525 37.9 13.8 22.5
2012 552 44.5 12.3 28.1
2013 572 42.8 13.3 26.4
2014 558 42.5 13.1 25.4
2015 533 46.0 11.5 21.4
2016 508 44.0 11.5 15.9
2017 579 47.2 12.2 20.4
2018 609 45.8 13.2 19.5
2019 585 46.8 12.4 19.1
2020 1265 88.5 14.2 17.1
2021 1303 91.3 14.2 17.1
2022 1223 95.2 12.8 10.7
2023 1194 101.4 11.7 16.2
2024 1186 97.4 12.1 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis F. Cole Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $192 (2.0%) $9,236 (98.0%) $9,428

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis F. Cole Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 125th of 748 Middle schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)71.777.6
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Lee School District)71.477.6
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)62.849.2
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Lee School District)62.549.5
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (Fort Lee School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)66.175.5
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Lee School District)66.175.5
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)08.9
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Lee School District)08.9
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)53.276.2
 23%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Fort Lee School District)53.276.2
 23%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)10095.4
 4.6%
   8th Grade Geometry (Fort Lee School District)10095.4
 4.6%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)56.980.3
 23.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fort Lee School District)49.260.5
 11.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Lewis F. Cole Middle School)10095.4
 4.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Fort Lee School District)41.236.3
 4.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5851194
 104.1%
African American2960
 106.9%
American Indian03
Asian246529
 115%
Hispanic110256
 132.7%
Pacific Islander33
White194312
 60.8%
Two or More Races331
 933.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.1%16.2%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Students at Lewis F. Cole Middle School are 45% Asian, 25% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Lewis F. Cole Middle School ranks 117th of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,186 students attended Lewis F. Cole Middle School.

Students who attend Lewis F. Cole Middle School usually go on to attend Fort Lee High School


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