Serving 256 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 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper School's student population of 256 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
55%
10%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
29%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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 #60 out of 2,183 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 Haworth Public School, Tenafly Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Upper School?
256 students attend Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Upper School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper School?
Upper School has a student ration of 8:1, 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
What school district is Upper School part of?
Upper School is part of Englewood Cliffs School District.
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