River Dell Middle School vs. Cresskill Middle School
Should I attend River Dell Middle School or Cresskill Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
River Dell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Cresskill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 589 students in grades 7-8, River Dell 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 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Cresskill Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
589 students
438 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#39 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
128
Grade 7 Students
301
144
Grade 8 Students
281
156
Ungraded Students
7
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
37%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
53%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
