Cresskill High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Cresskill in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Cresskill Public Schools.
Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Cresskill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cresskill Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Cresskill, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cresskill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cresskill Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cresskill Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cresskill Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
White
55%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cresskill Middle School's ranking?
Cresskill Middle School is ranked #387 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cresskill Middle School often compared to?
Cresskill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tenafly 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 38% NJ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cresskill Middle School?
421 students attend Cresskill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cresskill Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cresskill Middle School?
Cresskill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cresskill Middle School offer ?
Cresskill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cresskill Middle School part of?
Cresskill Middle School is part of Cresskill Public School District.
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