Serving 589 students in grades 7-8, River Dell Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 47% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Dell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
River Dell Middle School's student population of 589 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Dell Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Dell Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 River Dell Middle School's ranking?
River Dell Middle School is ranked #132 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are River Dell Middle School often compared to?
River Dell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cresskill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend River Dell Middle School?
589 students attend River Dell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of River Dell Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Dell Middle School?
River Dell Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does River Dell Middle School offer ?
River Dell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is River Dell Middle School part of?
River Dell Middle School is part of River Dell Regional School District.
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