Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Grover Cleveland 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 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grover Cleveland Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Caldwell, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grover Cleveland Middle School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grover Cleveland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grover Cleveland Middle School is 0.38, 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
#703 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
77%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grover Cleveland Middle School's ranking?
Grover Cleveland Middle School is ranked #703 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grover Cleveland Middle School?
610 students attend Grover Cleveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Grover Cleveland Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grover Cleveland Middle School?
Grover Cleveland Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grover Cleveland Middle School offer ?
Grover Cleveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grover Cleveland Middle School part of?
Grover Cleveland Middle School is part of Caldwell-West School District.
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