Waldwick Middle School
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(201)652-9000
- Waldwick Middle School serves 362 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Waldwick Middle School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 362 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Waldwick Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waldwick Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #652 out of 2,236 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 16% |
| White | 78% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 33% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waldwick School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waldwick Middle School is Midland Park Jr./sr. High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Midland Park Jr./sr. High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crescent Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waldwick Crescent Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 346 students
0.6 miles
165 Crescent Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201)445-0690 0.6 K-5 346 - Midland Park Midland Park Jr./sr. High School Grades: 7-12 | 456 students
0.8 miles
250 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201)444-7400 0.8 7-12 456 - Ridgewood Willard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 495 students
1.1 miles
601 Morningside Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201)670-2770 1.1 K-5 495 - Waldwick Julia A Traphagen School Grades: PK-5 | 417 students
1.2 miles
153 Summit Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201)445-0730 1.2 PK-5 417
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