Serving 1,232 students in grades 6-8, Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Middle School's student population of 1,232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1373 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
59%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
29%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson Middle School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is ranked #1373 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson Middle School often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christopher Columbus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
1,232 students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Woodrow Wilson Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Middle School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Middle School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is part of Clifton Public School District.
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