Charles Dewolf Middle School

275 Old Tappan Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 325 students in grades 5-8, Charles Dewolf Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charles Dewolf Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Charles Dewolf Middle School's student population of 325 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Charles Dewolf Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Dewolf Middle School is 0.54, 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)
#268 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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53%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles Dewolf Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
34%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
32%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
59%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Charles Dewolf Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Dewolf Middle School's ranking?
Charles Dewolf Middle School is ranked #268 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Charles Dewolf Middle School often compared to?
Charles Dewolf Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Park School, Northvale Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles Dewolf Middle School?
325 students attend Charles Dewolf Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Charles Dewolf Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Dewolf Middle School?
Charles Dewolf Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles Dewolf Middle School offer ?
Charles Dewolf Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Charles Dewolf Middle School part of?
Charles Dewolf Middle School is part of Old Tappan Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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