George Washington Middle School

155 Washington Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

George Washington Middle School's student population of 629 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
629 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington 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 George Washington Middle School is 0.59, 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)
#400 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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34%
26%
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70%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
60%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Washington Middle School's ranking?
George Washington Middle School is ranked #400 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are George Washington Middle School often compared to?
George Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
629 students attend George Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of George Washington Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington Middle School offer ?
George Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George Washington Middle School part of?
George Washington Middle School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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