Serving 220 students in grades 5-8, Woodland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodland Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Barrington, NJ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodland Middle School's student population of 220 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Middle School is 0.46, 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
#1172 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
72%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Middle School's ranking?
Woodland Middle School is ranked #1172 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodland Middle School often compared to?
Woodland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawnside School District, Avon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodland Middle School?
220 students attend Woodland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Woodland Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodland Middle School?
Woodland Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodland Middle School offer ?
Woodland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Middle School part of?
Woodland Middle School is part of Barrington School District.
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