Serving 169 students in grades 6-8, Woodcliff 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 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodcliff Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodcliff Middle School's student population of 169 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodcliff 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 Woodcliff Middle School is 0.38, 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
#156 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
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 Woodcliff Middle School's ranking?
Woodcliff Middle School is ranked #156 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodcliff Middle School often compared to?
Woodcliff Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodcliff Middle School?
169 students attend Woodcliff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Woodcliff Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodcliff Middle School?
Woodcliff Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodcliff Middle School offer ?
Woodcliff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodcliff Middle School part of?
Woodcliff Middle School is part of Woodcliff Lake School District.
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