Grover Cleveland Middle School

36 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Grover Cleveland Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grover Cleveland Middle School's student population of 571 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
571 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Grover Cleveland Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grover Cleveland Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#589 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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35%
26%
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57%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
80%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grover Cleveland Middle School's ranking?
Grover Cleveland Middle School is ranked #589 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grover Cleveland Middle School?
571 students attend Grover Cleveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grover Cleveland Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grover Cleveland Middle School?
Grover Cleveland Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grover Cleveland Middle School offer ?
Grover Cleveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grover Cleveland Middle School part of?
Grover Cleveland Middle School is part of Caldwell-West School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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