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West Essex Middle School

65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006

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West Essex Middle School serves 558 students in grades 7-8.

West Essex Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

West Essex Middle School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

558 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

West Essex Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Essex Middle School is 0.33, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#623 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Essex Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

68%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Essex Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

10%

31%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West Essex Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

15%

White

81%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of West Essex Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Essex Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

West Essex Regional School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Essex Middle School's ranking?

West Essex Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend West Essex Middle School?

558 students attend West Essex Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of West Essex Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Essex Middle School?

West Essex Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does West Essex Middle School offer ?

West Essex Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is West Essex Middle School part of?

West Essex Middle School is part of West Essex Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education