Serving 644 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 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 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: George Washington Middle School serves the west part of Ridgewood, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Washington Middle School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
George Washington 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 George Washington Middle School is 0.56, 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
#313 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)
79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #313 out of 2,184 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
644 students attend George Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of George Washington Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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