Serving 264 students in grades 3-8, Upper 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 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Upper School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, encompassing approximately 3.4 square miles. Most students live 5-10 minutes away, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Upper School's student population of 264 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurturing lifelong learners
School Rankings
Upper School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper School is 0.59, 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
#22 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
59%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. 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)3.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper School's ranking?
Upper School is ranked #22 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Upper School often compared to?
Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis F. Cole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Upper School?
264 students attend Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Upper School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper School?
Upper School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upper School offer ?
Upper School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper School part of?
Upper School is part of Englewood Cliffs School District.
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