Woodrow Wilson Middle School

1400 Van Houten Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,220 students in grades 6-8, Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Woodrow Wilson Middle School's student population of 1,220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,220 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 0.61, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1052 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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24%
26%
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48%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
54%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
31%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is ranked #1052 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson Middle School often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christopher Columbus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
1,220 students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Woodrow Wilson Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Middle School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Middle School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is part of Clifton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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