School Details
- Principal: Michael Tobin
- District: Butler School District
- County: Bergen
- Community: Urban
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Faculty formally collaborate and learn from each other (e.g., interdisciplinary teams, PLCs)
- Developmental Responsiveness - Highly personalized environment (e.g., teams, houses, advisory, etc.) that supports student development
- Organizational Structures and Processes - Professional learning is supported, ongoing, high quality, and relevant to middle-grades education and instructional practices
- Social Equity - Ensure all students have equal access to technology for research and activities
Description
Richard Butler Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with a strong academic core supported by purposeful structures that help students stay organized and engaged. Interdisciplinary teams connect English language arts, math, science, and social studies, and teachers use common assessments and data chats to guide instruction and growth. Students can access accelerated math pathways including Algebra, plus supports such as academic intervention services and ENL. Electives expand learning through technology education, coding, art, band, chorus, orchestra, family and consumer science, health, and physical education. Enrichment includes Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, robotics, drama, and service clubs that build leadership and belonging. Advisory time strengthens goal setting, study habits, and positive peer relationships. The overall experience feels steady, challenging, and caring for every learner.
Contact Us
- 973-492-2079
- mtobin@butlerboe.org
- https://rbs.butlerboe.org/
